US Bridges

19 Mile Road over Big Baird Creek

Good

Menominee County, Michigan · 4.5 Mi. SE of Stephenson · Structure no. 000000000006877

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19 Mile Road over Big Baird Creek is a steel culvert carrying 19 Mile Road over Big Baird Creek in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2017. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries19 Mile Road
CrossesBig Baird Creek
Location4.5 Mi. SE of Stephenson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMenominee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.39082, -87.52208
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 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 loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (1998)
Projected traffic60 by 2017
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 19 Mile Road over Big Baird Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19 Mile Road over Big Baird 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 19 Mile Road over Big Baird Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 19 Mile Road over Big Baird Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns 19 Mile Road over Big Baird Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.