US Bridges

Carter RD over Gilchrist Creek

Good

Montmorency County, Michigan · 0.28 MI E of M-33 · Structure no. 000000000014502

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter RD over Gilchrist Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Carter RD over Gilchrist Creek in Montmorency County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCarter RD
CrossesGilchrist Creek
Location0.28 MI E of M-33
RouteCounty Highway 6028
CountyMontmorency County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.95739, -84.02606
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic173 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Carter RD over Gilchrist Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carter RD over Gilchrist Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Carter RD over Gilchrist Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carter RD over Gilchrist Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Carter RD over Gilchrist Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.