US Bridges

Burnside Road over Gravel Creek

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 7-18 N. Branch Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005377

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,450
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnside Road over Gravel Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Burnside Road over Gravel Creek in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 2,450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,989 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBurnside Road
CrossesGravel Creek
LocationSec. 7-18 N. Branch Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.20695, -83.21932
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2020)
Projected traffic2,989 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Burnside Road over Gravel Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burnside Road over Gravel 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Burnside Road over Gravel Creek carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Burnside Road over Gravel Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Burnside Road over Gravel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.