US Bridges

Russell Road over Tupper Creek

Good

Ionia County, Michigan · 0.25 MI E of Lake Odessa · Structure no. 000000000004077

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Road over Tupper Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Russell Road over Tupper Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2028. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesRussell Road
CrossesTupper Creek
Location0.25 MI E of Lake Odessa
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.78581, -85.12419
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2008)
Projected traffic237 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Russell Road over Tupper Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Road over Tupper 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 2024.

How much traffic does Russell Road over Tupper Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Russell Road over Tupper Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Road over Tupper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.