US Bridges

12 MI RD over Mcduffee Creek

FairPosted for load

Newaygo County, Michigan · 12 MI N of White Cloud · Structure no. 000000000007769

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12 MI RD over Mcduffee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 12 MI RD over Mcduffee Creek in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2020. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries12 MI RD
CrossesMcduffee Creek
Location12 MI N of White Cloud
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.7282, -85.70897
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2000)
Projected traffic100 by 2020
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 12 MI RD over Mcduffee Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12 MI RD over Mcduffee 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 2024.

How much traffic does 12 MI RD over Mcduffee Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is 12 MI RD over Mcduffee Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 12 MI RD over Mcduffee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.