Polk Road over Huftile Creek
FairOceana County, Michigan · 2.8 MI E of Hart · Structure no. 000000000008369
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Polk Road over Huftile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Polk Road over Huftile Creek in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2024. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Polk Road over Huftile Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Polk Road over Huftile 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Polk Road over Huftile Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2004 count).
How long is Polk Road over Huftile Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Polk Road over Huftile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.