US Bridges

Homer Road over Carroll Creek

Good

Midland County, Michigan · 0.4 MI N of Olson Road · Structure no. 000000000006970

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
585
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homer Road over Carroll Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Homer Road over Carroll Creek in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2029. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesHomer Road
CrossesCarroll Creek
Location0.4 MI N of Olson Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.63273, -84.33031
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2009)
Projected traffic869 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Homer Road over Carroll Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homer Road over Carroll 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 2023.

How much traffic does Homer Road over Carroll Creek carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Homer Road over Carroll Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Homer Road over Carroll Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.