US Bridges

County RD Oc over Nelson Creek

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Marquette County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of US-41 · Structure no. 000000000013257

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD Oc over Nelson Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County RD Oc over Nelson Creek in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2020. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD Oc
CrossesNelson Creek
Location0.5 MI E of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarquette County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.36969, -87.22307
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckAluminum
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2004)
Projected traffic50 by 2020
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 County RD Oc over Nelson Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD Oc 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 2024.

How much traffic does County RD Oc over Nelson Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is County RD Oc over Nelson Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns County RD Oc over Nelson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.