US Bridges

M-35 over Turtle Creek

Fair

Menominee County, Michigan · 1.5 MI N of JCT US-41 & 1 · Structure no. 000000000006801

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,006
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-35 over Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M-35 over Turtle Creek in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 5,006 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,286 by 2018. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesM-35
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location1.5 MI N of JCT US-41 & 1
RouteState Highway 35
CountyMenominee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.15199, -87.59921
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,006 (2012)
Projected traffic6,286 by 2018
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-35 over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-35 over Turtle 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does M-35 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 5,006 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is M-35 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns M-35 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.