US Bridges

Mackinac Trl FH41 over Carp River

Good

Mackinac County, Michigan · 2.5 Miles S of M-134 · Structure no. 000000000005985

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mackinac Trl FH41 over Carp River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mackinac Trl FH41 over Carp River in Mackinac County, Michigan. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 98 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMackinac Trl FH41
CrossesCarp River
Location2.5 Miles S of M-134
RouteCounty Highway 4963
Coordinates46.01828, -84.71831
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic350 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mackinac Trl FH41 over Carp River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Mackinac Trl FH41 over Carp River 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 Mackinac Trl FH41 over Carp River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mackinac Trl FH41 over Carp River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mackinac Trl FH41 over Carp River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.