US Bridges

Curtis Road over Hale Creek

Fair

Iosco County, Michigan · 500 Ft W of M-65 · Structure no. 000000000004152

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curtis Road over Hale Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Curtis Road over Hale Creek in Iosco County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2026. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCurtis Road
CrossesHale Creek
Location500 Ft W of M-65
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIosco County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.36363, -83.80601
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2006)
Projected traffic860 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Curtis Road over Hale Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Curtis Road over Hale 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Curtis Road over Hale Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Curtis Road over Hale Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Curtis Road over Hale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.