US Bridges

Huey Road over Fleming Drain

Fair

Midland County, Michigan · 200 Ft W Smiths Crossing · Structure no. 000000000006974

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huey Road over Fleming Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Huey Road over Fleming Drain in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 90 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2019. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesHuey Road
CrossesFleming Drain
Location200 Ft W Smiths Crossing
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMidland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.50368, -84.19075
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (1999)
Projected traffic54 by 2019
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Huey Road over Fleming Drain built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Huey Road over Fleming Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Huey Road over Fleming Drain carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Huey Road over Fleming Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Huey Road over Fleming Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.