Sanders Road over Mud Creek
FairIonia County, Michigan · 1 MI N/1.5 MI E Mulliken · Structure no. 000000000004062
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 67
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sanders Road over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sanders Road over Mud Creek in Ionia 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 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sanders Road over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sanders Road over Mud 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 2024.
How much traffic does Sanders Road over Mud Creek carry?
About 67 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Sanders Road over Mud Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).
Who owns Sanders Road over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.