US Bridges

CR 348 over Big Baird Creek

Good

Menominee County, Michigan · 4.6 MI SE of Stephenson · Structure no. 000000000014496

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 348 over Big Baird Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 348 over Big Baird Creek in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 288 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 348
CrossesBig Baird Creek
Location4.6 MI SE of Stephenson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMenominee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.3762, -87.5172
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2040
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 CR 348 over Big Baird Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 348 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 CR 348 over Big Baird Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 348 over Big Baird Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns CR 348 over Big Baird Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.