US Bridges

Twin Creek Road over Hersey Creek

Good

Osceola County, Michigan · Richmond Twp Sec 15 · Structure no. 000000000013254

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Creek Road over Hersey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Twin Creek Road over Hersey Creek in Osceola County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTwin Creek Road
CrossesHersey Creek
LocationRichmond Twp Sec 15
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.86768, -85.49019
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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating69.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2016)
Projected traffic300 by 2036
Trucks3%
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 Twin Creek Road over Hersey Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twin Creek Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Twin Creek Road over Hersey Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Twin Creek Road over Hersey Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns Twin Creek Road over Hersey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.