US Bridges

Kinde Road over Moore Creek

Fair

Huron County, Michigan · Sec. 34 Hume Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003529

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kinde Road over Moore Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Kinde Road over Moore Creek in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 104 years old, older 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 6 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,700 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKinde Road
CrossesMoore Creek
LocationSec. 34 Hume Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 3266
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.93704, -83.06279
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2009)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Kinde Road over Moore Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Kinde Road over Moore 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Kinde Road over Moore Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Kinde Road over Moore Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Kinde Road over Moore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.