Huddle Road over Tupper Creek
PoorIonia County, Michigan · 0.25 MI E of Lake Odessa · Structure no. 000000000004076
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 123
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Huddle Road over Tupper Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Huddle Road over Tupper Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 123 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Huddle Road over Tupper Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Huddle Road over Tupper Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Huddle Road over Tupper Creek carry?
About 123 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Huddle Road over Tupper Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Huddle Road over Tupper Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.