US Bridges

Woodcock Road over Bullock Creek

PoorPosted for load

Midland County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of Stewart Road · Structure no. 000000000006971

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodcock Road over Bullock Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Woodcock Road over Bullock Creek in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 186 by 2019. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWoodcock Road
CrossesBullock Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Stewart Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.57742, -84.30072
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1999)
Projected traffic186 by 2019
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodcock Road over Bullock Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodcock Road over Bullock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Woodcock Road over Bullock Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Woodcock Road over Bullock Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Woodcock Road over Bullock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.