US Bridges

Court Street over Farmers Creek

Good

Lapeer County, Michigan · 1000 Ft N of M-21 Junct · Structure no. 000000000005486

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,564
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Court Street over Farmers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Court Street over Farmers Creek in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 74 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,564 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,789 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCourt Street
CrossesFarmers Creek
Location1000 Ft N of M-21 Junct
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.053, -83.30935
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,564 (2011)
Projected traffic6,789 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Court Street over Farmers Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Court Street over Farmers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Court Street over Farmers Creek carry?

About 5,564 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Court Street over Farmers Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Court Street over Farmers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.