US Bridges

M-134 over Mckays Creek

Fair

Mackinac County, Michigan · 3.4 MI W of Chippewa Col · Structure no. 000000000005970

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
975
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-134 over Mckays Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-134 over Mckays Creek in Mackinac County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 975 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,151 by 2018. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesM-134
CrossesMckays Creek
Location3.4 MI W of Chippewa Col
RouteState Highway 134
CountyMackinac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.99887, -84.29799
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic975 (2007)
Projected traffic1,151 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-134 over Mckays Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-134 over Mckays Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does M-134 over Mckays Creek carry?

About 975 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is M-134 over Mckays Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-134 over Mckays Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.