Milks Road over Big Bear Creek
FairManistee County, Michigan · 5.5 Miles East of US 31 · Structure no. 000000000006461
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Milks Road over Big Bear Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Milks Road over Big Bear Creek in Manistee County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2018. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Milks Road over Big Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Milks Road over Big Bear 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Milks Road over Big Bear Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Milks Road over Big Bear Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Milks Road over Big Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.