Meadow Road over Dead Creek
FairPosted for loadIosco County, Michigan · 1.25 MI E of Kobs Road · Structure no. 000000000004157
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meadow Road over Dead Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Meadow Road over Dead Creek in Iosco County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 740 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 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 | 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 Meadow Road over Dead Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meadow Road over Dead 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 Meadow Road over Dead Creek carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Meadow Road over Dead Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Meadow Road over Dead Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.