US Bridges

Klug Road over Rock Falls Creek

Fair

Huron County, Michigan · Sec. 22-23 Sand Beach Twp · Structure no. 000000000003643

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klug Road over Rock Falls Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Klug Road over Rock Falls Creek in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2029. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKlug Road
CrossesRock Falls Creek
LocationSec. 22-23 Sand Beach Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.80966, -82.68271
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic90 by 2029
Trucks3%
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 Klug Road over Rock Falls Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Klug Road over Rock Falls 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 Klug Road over Rock Falls Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Klug Road over Rock Falls Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Klug Road over Rock Falls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.