US Bridges

Og Road over Nelson Creek

Good

Marquette County, Michigan · Selma · Structure no. 000000000006611

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Og Road over Nelson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Og Road over Nelson Creek in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOg Road
CrossesNelson Creek
LocationSelma
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.36219, -87.18018
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2016)
Projected traffic45 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Og Road over Nelson Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Og Road over Nelson 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 Og Road over Nelson Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Og Road over Nelson Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns Og Road over Nelson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.