Buckeye Road over Laird Creek
FairHillsdale County, Michigan · 0.2 MI W of Gilbert RD · Structure no. 000000000003322
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buckeye Road over Laird Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buckeye Road over Laird Creek in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buckeye Road over Laird Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buckeye Road over Laird Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Buckeye Road over Laird Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Buckeye Road over Laird Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Buckeye Road over Laird Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.