US Bridges

Route 557 over Gordon Creek

Fair

Menominee County, Michigan · 5 Mi. SE of Powers · Structure no. 000000000006833

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 557 over Gordon Creek is a steel culvert carrying Route 557 over Gordon Creek in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 66 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 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2019. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 557
CrossesGordon Creek
Location5 Mi. SE of Powers
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMenominee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.65764, -87.41896
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2005)
Projected traffic190 by 2019
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 557 over Gordon Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Route 557 over Gordon 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 557 over Gordon Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Route 557 over Gordon Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Route 557 over Gordon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.