Ball ST over Kearsley Creek
GoodOakland County, Michigan · In Ortonville · Structure no. 000000000008251
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 620
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ball ST over Kearsley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ball ST over Kearsley Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 757 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Ball ST over Kearsley Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ball ST 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 Ball ST over Kearsley Creek carry?
About 620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ball ST over Kearsley Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ball ST over Kearsley Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.