US Bridges

County Road 412 over Little Two Hearted River

FairPosted for load

Luce County, Michigan · 2.5 W of Bodi Lake · Structure no. 000000000005921

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 412 over Little Two Hearted River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 412 over Little Two Hearted River in Luce County, Michigan. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 77 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2036. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCounty Road 412
CrossesLittle Two Hearted River
Location2.5 W of Bodi Lake
Coordinates46.70848, -85.3746
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic40 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 County Road 412 over Little Two Hearted River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is County Road 412 over Little Two Hearted River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 412 over Little Two Hearted River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is County Road 412 over Little Two Hearted River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 412 over Little Two Hearted River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.