US Bridges

10 Mile Road over Sucker Creek

Fair

Midland County, Michigan · Porter Twp Sec 20/21 · Structure no. 000000000013967

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10 Mile Road over Sucker Creek is a steel culvert carrying 10 Mile Road over Sucker Creek in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2037. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries10 Mile Road
CrossesSucker Creek
LocationPorter Twp Sec 20/21
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMidland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.4957, -84.44939
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2017)
Projected traffic175 by 2037
Trucks1%
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 10 Mile Road over Sucker Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10 Mile Road over Sucker 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 10 Mile Road over Sucker Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 10 Mile Road over Sucker Creek?

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

Who owns 10 Mile Road over Sucker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.