US Bridges

Murphy Creek Road over Murphy Creek

Good

Luce County, Michigan · 1.1 MI E of M-123 · Structure no. 000000000013726

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2013 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Murphy Creek Road over Murphy Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Murphy Creek Road over Murphy Creek in Luce County, Michigan. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesMurphy Creek Road
CrossesMurphy Creek
Location1.1 MI E of M-123
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyLuce County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.4675, -85.40528
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2013)
Projected traffic6 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Murphy Creek Road over Murphy Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murphy Creek Road over Murphy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Murphy Creek Road over Murphy Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Murphy Creek Road over Murphy Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Murphy Creek Road over Murphy Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.