US Bridges

Poseyville Road over Bullock Creek

Good

Midland County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of Stewart Road · Structure no. 000000000006957

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,442
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poseyville Road over Bullock Creek is a steel culvert carrying Poseyville Road over Bullock Creek in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8,442 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,247 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPoseyville Road
CrossesBullock Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Stewart Road
RouteCounty Highway 2015
CountyMidland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.57998, -84.24772
Functional classUrban 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
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,442 (2005)
Projected traffic15,247 by 2025
Trucks10%
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

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 Poseyville Road over Bullock Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poseyville Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Poseyville Road over Bullock Creek carry?

About 8,442 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Poseyville Road over Bullock Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Poseyville Road over Bullock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.