US Bridges

ST Ignace RD FH84 over Nuns Creek

Good

Mackinac County, Michigan · 4.0 MI E of M-134 · Structure no. 000000000005978

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Ignace RD FH84 over Nuns Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST Ignace RD FH84 over Nuns Creek in Mackinac County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesST Ignace RD FH84
CrossesNuns Creek
Location4.0 MI E of M-134
RouteCounty Highway 4946
Coordinates46.05718, -84.56396
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 ST Ignace RD FH84 over Nuns Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Ignace RD FH84 over Nuns 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 ST Ignace RD FH84 over Nuns Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST Ignace RD FH84 over Nuns Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns ST Ignace RD FH84 over Nuns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.