US Bridges

Mud Lake Road over Mud Lake Creek

Good

Houghton County, Michigan · 6.75 MI SE of Lake Linden · Structure no. 000000000014032

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mud Lake Road over Mud Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mud Lake Road over Mud Lake Creek in Houghton County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesMud Lake Road
CrossesMud Lake Creek
Location6.75 MI SE of Lake Linden
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates47.1349, -88.28781
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mud Lake Road over Mud Lake Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mud Lake Road over Mud Lake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Mud Lake Road over Mud Lake Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mud Lake Road over Mud Lake Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Mud Lake Road over Mud Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.