Taylor Road over Ausable Creek
FairOceana County, Michigan · 0.25 West of 34th Ave · Structure no. 000000000013242
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taylor Road over Ausable Creek is a steel culvert carrying Taylor Road over Ausable Creek in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2023. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Taylor Road over Ausable Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Taylor Road over Ausable 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 Taylor Road over Ausable Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Taylor Road over Ausable Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).
Who owns Taylor Road over Ausable Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.