US Bridges

8 Mile RD over Hersey Creek

Good

Osceola County, Michigan · Section 20/29 T18N R10W · Structure no. 000000000008632

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8 Mile RD over Hersey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 8 Mile RD over Hersey Creek in Osceola County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2020. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries8 Mile RD
CrossesHersey Creek
LocationSection 20/29 T18N R10W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsceola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.93021, -85.52822
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2000)
Projected traffic115 by 2020
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 8 Mile RD over Hersey Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8 Mile RD over Hersey 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 8 Mile RD over Hersey Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is 8 Mile RD over Hersey Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).

Who owns 8 Mile RD over Hersey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.