US Bridges

13 Mile Road over Butterfield Creek

Poor

Missaukee County, Michigan · Section 29/30 T22N R5W · Structure no. 000000000007039

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
451
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13 Mile Road over Butterfield Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 13 Mile Road over Butterfield Creek in Missaukee County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 3 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 451 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries13 Mile Road
CrossesButterfield Creek
LocationSection 29/30 T22N R5W
RouteCounty Highway 5787
Coordinates44.26937, -84.95326
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2018)
Projected traffic690 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 13 Mile Road over Butterfield Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13 Mile Road over Butterfield 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 13 Mile Road over Butterfield Creek carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 13 Mile Road over Butterfield Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 13 Mile Road over Butterfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.