US Bridges

Klug Road over Elm Creek

Good

Huron County, Michigan · Sec. 14-15 Sherman Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003665

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klug Road over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Klug Road over Elm Creek in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2029. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesKlug Road
CrossesElm Creek
LocationSec. 14-15 Sherman Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.74254, -82.68135
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2009)
Projected traffic65 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Klug Road over Elm Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Klug Road over Elm Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Klug Road over Elm Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Klug Road over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.