US Bridges

Gravel Creek Road over Bottom Creek Drain

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec 20 North Branch Twp · Structure no. 000000000012605

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gravel Creek Road over Bottom Creek Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Gravel Creek Road over Bottom Creek Drain 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 268 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGravel Creek Road
CrossesBottom Creek Drain
LocationSec 20 North Branch Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.18576, -83.20103
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating105.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic268 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 Gravel Creek Road over Bottom Creek Drain built?

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

What condition is Gravel Creek Road over Bottom Creek Drain 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 Gravel Creek Road over Bottom Creek Drain carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Gravel Creek Road over Bottom Creek Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Gravel Creek Road over Bottom Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.