Springport Road over Sandstone Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Michigan · 2 MI S of Tompkins Center · Structure no. 000000000004481
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Springport Road over Sandstone Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Springport Road over Sandstone Creek in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2020. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Springport Road over Sandstone Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Springport Road over Sandstone Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Springport Road over Sandstone Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2002 count).
How long is Springport Road over Sandstone Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Springport Road over Sandstone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.