US Bridges

Kent Road over Bullock Creek

Fair

Midland County, Michigan · Mt Haley Twp Sec 21/22 · Structure no. 000000000013966

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kent Road over Bullock Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kent Road over Bullock Creek in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKent Road
CrossesBullock Creek
LocationMt Haley Twp Sec 21/22
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMidland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.51061, -84.3671
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Kent Road over Bullock Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kent Road over Bullock 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Kent Road over Bullock Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kent Road over Bullock Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kent Road over Bullock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.