M-123 over Auger Creek
PoorLuce County, Michigan · 7.5 MI N of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000005900
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 574
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-123 over Auger Creek is a steel culvert carrying M-123 over Auger Creek in Luce County, Michigan. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 3 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.
It carries about 574 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 772 by 2018. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-123 over Auger Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-123 over Auger 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 M-123 over Auger Creek carry?
About 574 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is M-123 over Auger Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns M-123 over Auger Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.