US Bridges

Faussett Road over Ore Creek

Good

Livingston County, Michigan · Sec 30 Tyrone Twp · Structure no. 000000000005823

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,337
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faussett Road over Ore Creek is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Faussett Road over Ore Creek in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 86 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 2,337 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,851 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFaussett Road
CrossesOre Creek
LocationSec 30 Tyrone Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.70763, -83.78402
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating95.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,337 (2022)
Projected traffic2,851 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$599,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Faussett Road over Ore Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Faussett Road over Ore 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Faussett Road over Ore Creek carry?

About 2,337 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Faussett Road over Ore Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Faussett Road over Ore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.