Shepherd Road over Little Salt Creek
FairMidland County, Michigan · 0.1 MI W of Geneva RD · Structure no. 000000000006987
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 87
- 1999 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shepherd Road over Little Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shepherd Road over Little Salt Creek in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2019. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shepherd Road over Little Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shepherd Road over Little Salt Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Shepherd Road over Little Salt Creek carry?
About 87 vehicles per day (1999 count).
How long is Shepherd Road over Little Salt Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Shepherd Road over Little Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.