Towerline Road over Hale Creek
GoodIosco County, Michigan · 0.9 MI S of Curtis Road · Structure no. 000000000004154
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Towerline Road over Hale Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Towerline Road over Hale Creek in Iosco County, Michigan. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2026. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Towerline Road over Hale Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Towerline Road over Hale 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Towerline Road over Hale Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Towerline Road over Hale Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Towerline Road over Hale Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.