US Bridges

12 Mile RD over Mcduffee Creek

PoorPosted for load

Newaygo County, Michigan · 12 MI N of White Cloud · Structure no. 000000000007770

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

About this bridge

12 Mile RD over Mcduffee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 12 Mile 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2020. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries12 Mile RD
CrossesMcduffee Creek
Location12 MI N of White Cloud
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.72824, -85.70403
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating8.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 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 Mile RD over Mcduffee Creek built?

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

What condition is 12 Mile RD over Mcduffee 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 June 2024.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is 12 Mile RD over Mcduffee Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 12 Mile RD over Mcduffee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.