US Bridges

Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 22-23 N. Branch Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005456

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Creek Road
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationSec. 22-23 N. Branch Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.19337, -83.15512
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2020)
Projected traffic139 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 Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Creek Road over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.