US Bridges

Betterly Road over Sprague Creek(stoner Cr)

Good

Livingston County, Michigan · Sec 9 Cohoctah Twp · Structure no. 000000000005852

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Betterly Road over Sprague Creek(stoner Cr) is a wood or timber slab carrying Betterly Road over Sprague Creek(stoner Cr) in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBetterly Road
CrossesSprague Creek(stoner Cr)
LocationSec 9 Cohoctah Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.74553, -83.98415
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
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 Betterly Road over Sprague Creek(stoner Cr) built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Betterly Road over Sprague Creek(stoner Cr) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Betterly Road over Sprague Creek(stoner Cr) carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Betterly Road over Sprague Creek(stoner Cr)?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Betterly Road over Sprague Creek(stoner Cr)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.