US Bridges

Center Road over Cranberry Creek

Good

Livingston County, Michigan · Sec 15-22 Deerfield Twp · Structure no. 000000000005857

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
680
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Road over Cranberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Center Road over Cranberry Creek in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Road
CrossesCranberry Creek
LocationSec 15-22 Deerfield Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.73379, -83.85606
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2013)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Center Road over Cranberry Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Road over Cranberry 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 Center Road over Cranberry Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Center Road over Cranberry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Center Road over Cranberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.