US Bridges

Huckleberry RD over N Br Carrol Creek

Poor

Midland County, Michigan · Jerome Twp Sec 31 · Structure no. 000000000013527

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huckleberry RD over N Br Carrol Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Huckleberry RD over N Br Carrol Creek in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2021. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHuckleberry RD
CrossesN Br Carrol Creek
LocationJerome Twp Sec 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMidland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.64775, -84.48578
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2001)
Projected traffic242 by 2021
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a toll 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 Huckleberry RD over N Br Carrol Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huckleberry RD over N Br Carrol 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 Huckleberry RD over N Br Carrol Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Huckleberry RD over N Br Carrol Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Huckleberry RD over N Br Carrol Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.