US Bridges

Stafford Road over Ocha Creek

Fair

Huron County, Michigan · Sec 15-16 Rubicon Twp · Structure no. 000000000003638

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stafford Road over Ocha Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Stafford Road over Ocha Creek in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesStafford Road
CrossesOcha Creek
LocationSec 15-16 Rubicon Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.91213, -82.70452
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2009)
Projected traffic92 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 Stafford Road over Ocha Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stafford Road over Ocha 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Stafford Road over Ocha Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Stafford Road over Ocha Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stafford Road over Ocha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.