US Bridges

Greasy Creek RD over Gilchrist Creek

Good

Montmorency County, Michigan · 0.18 MI W of Clay Pit RD · Structure no. 000000000014503

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greasy Creek RD over Gilchrist Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Greasy Creek 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGreasy Creek RD
CrossesGilchrist Creek
Location0.18 MI W of Clay Pit RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.87909, -84.06519
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating88.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Greasy Creek RD over Gilchrist Creek built?

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

What condition is Greasy Creek 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 Greasy Creek RD over Gilchrist Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greasy Creek RD over Gilchrist Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Greasy Creek RD over Gilchrist Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.