US Bridges

Etzler Road over Moore Creek

Fair

Huron County, Michigan · Sec 29-32 Hume Twp · Structure no. 000000000003604

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Etzler Road over Moore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Etzler Road over Moore Creek in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesEtzler Road
CrossesMoore Creek
LocationSec 29-32 Hume Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.95038, -83.09809
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2009)
Projected traffic110 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Etzler Road over Moore Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Etzler 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 Etzler Road over Moore Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Etzler Road over Moore Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Etzler Road over Moore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.