US Bridges

M-30 (meridian Rd) over Bullock Creek

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Midland County, Michigan · 0.1 MI S of Kent RD · Structure no. 000000000006949

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,390
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-30 (meridian Rd) over Bullock Creek is a concrete slab carrying M-30 (meridian Rd) over Bullock Creek in Midland 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 5,390 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,010 by 2019. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-30 (meridian Rd)
CrossesBullock Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Kent RD
RouteState Highway 30
CountyMidland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.50779, -84.36977
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,390 (1999)
Projected traffic8,010 by 2019
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-30 (meridian Rd) over Bullock Creek built?

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

What condition is M-30 (meridian Rd) over Bullock 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does M-30 (meridian Rd) over Bullock Creek carry?

About 5,390 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is M-30 (meridian Rd) over Bullock Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns M-30 (meridian Rd) over Bullock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.