US Bridges

Taylor Road over Taylor Creek

Good

Mackinac County, Michigan · 2 MI S & 0.5 MI W of Pick · Structure no. 000000000005980

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Road over Taylor Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor Road over Taylor Creek in Mackinac County, Michigan. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTaylor Road
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location2 MI S & 0.5 MI W of Pick
RouteCounty Highway 4974
Coordinates46.12929, -84.37192
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Taylor Road over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Road over Taylor 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 Taylor Road over Taylor Creek carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Road over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Road over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.