Tiplady Road over Portage Creek
PoorPosted for loadLivingston County, Michigan · Sec 34 Putnam Twp · Structure no. 000000000005888
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tiplady Road over Portage Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tiplady Road over Portage Creek in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2021. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tiplady Road over Portage Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tiplady Road over Portage Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Tiplady Road over Portage Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Tiplady Road over Portage Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Tiplady Road over Portage Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.