US Bridges

Rushton Road over Davis Creek

Good

Livingston County, Michigan · Sec 14 Green Oak Twp · Structure no. 000000000005844

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rushton Road over Davis Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rushton Road over Davis Creek in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,680 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRushton Road
CrossesDavis Creek
LocationSec 14 Green Oak Twp
RouteCounty Highway 4793
CountyLivingston County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.48196, -83.69777
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2019)
Projected traffic4,680 by 2039
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 Rushton Road over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rushton Road over Davis 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rushton Road over Davis Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rushton Road over Davis Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rushton Road over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.