US Bridges

Water RD (old 31) over Dorrance Creek

FairPosted for load

Oceana County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of Hayes RD · Structure no. 000000000008400

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water RD (old 31) over Dorrance Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Water RD (old 31) over Dorrance Creek in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2013. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWater RD (old 31)
CrossesDorrance Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Hayes RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOceana County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.57619, -86.36925
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (1993)
Projected traffic600 by 2013
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Water RD (old 31) over Dorrance Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water RD (old 31) over Dorrance 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 Water RD (old 31) over Dorrance Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Water RD (old 31) over Dorrance Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Water RD (old 31) over Dorrance Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.