US Bridges

Holt Road over Deer Creek

Good

Ingham County, Michigan · 3 Miles S of Williamston · Structure no. 000000000003868

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,192
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holt Road over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holt Road over Deer Creek in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 105 years old, older 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 1,192 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,455 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHolt Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location3 Miles S of Williamston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.64438, -84.29466
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,192 (2013)
Projected traffic1,455 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Holt Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Holt Road over Deer 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 Holt Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 1,192 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Holt Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Holt Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.