US Bridges

Crockard Road over Bird Creek Drain

Fair

Huron County, Michigan · Sec 7-8 Dwight Twp · Structure no. 000000000003588

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crockard Road over Bird Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Crockard Road over Bird Creek Drain in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 215 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCrockard Road
CrossesBird Creek Drain
LocationSec 7-8 Dwight Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.0081, -82.98792
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2009)
Projected traffic215 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 Crockard Road over Bird Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crockard Road over Bird Creek Drain 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 Crockard Road over Bird Creek Drain carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Crockard Road over Bird Creek Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Crockard Road over Bird Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.