US Bridges

Point Mills RD over Gooseneck Creek

Good

Houghton County, Michigan · Dollar Bay · Structure no. 000000000014498

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,778
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Point Mills RD over Gooseneck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Point Mills RD over Gooseneck Creek in Houghton County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,778 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,170 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long.

CarriesPoint Mills RD
CrossesGooseneck Creek
LocationDollar Bay
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.1191, -88.4922
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,778 (2020)
Projected traffic2,170 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 Point Mills RD over Gooseneck Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Point Mills RD over Gooseneck 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 2023.

How much traffic does Point Mills RD over Gooseneck Creek carry?

About 1,778 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Point Mills RD over Gooseneck Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m).

Who owns Point Mills RD over Gooseneck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.