US Bridges

M-43 over Doan Creek

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · 2.2 MI E of Williamston · Structure no. 000000000003799

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,289
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-43 over Doan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-43 over Doan Creek in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,289 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,375 by 2018. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM-43
CrossesDoan Creek
Location2.2 MI E of Williamston
RouteState Highway 43
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.68065, -84.24119
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,289 (2007)
Projected traffic6,375 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-43 over Doan Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-43 over Doan 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 2024.

How much traffic does M-43 over Doan Creek carry?

About 5,289 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is M-43 over Doan Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-43 over Doan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.