Curtis Road over Smith Creek
FairIosco County, Michigan · 0.1 MI W of Allen Road · Structure no. 000000000004155
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Curtis Road over Smith Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Curtis Road over Smith Creek in Iosco County, Michigan. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 94 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2026. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Curtis Road over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Curtis Road over Smith 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 Smith Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Curtis Road over Smith Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Curtis Road over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.