South Street over Kearsley Creek
GoodOakland County, Michigan · In Ortonville · Structure no. 000000000008249
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,046
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Street over Kearsley Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Street over Kearsley Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6,046 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,377 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Street over Kearsley Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Street over Kearsley 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does South Street over Kearsley Creek carry?
About 6,046 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South Street over Kearsley Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns South Street over Kearsley Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.