US Bridges

Chalkhills Road over Little Cedar Creek

Good

Menominee County, Michigan · 6.5 MI E of Banat · Structure no. 000000000006819

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chalkhills Road over Little Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chalkhills Road over Little Cedar Creek in Menominee 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 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 187 vehicles a day, projected to reach 208 by 2026. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesChalkhills Road
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location6.5 MI E of Banat
RouteCounty Highway 5552
Coordinates45.53608, -87.60682
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2006)
Projected traffic208 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Chalkhills Road over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chalkhills Road over Little Cedar 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Chalkhills Road over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Chalkhills Road over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Chalkhills Road over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.