US Bridges

M-72|PARK RD over W Br Big Creek

Fair

Oscoda County, Michigan · 4.1 MI E of Crawford Col · Structure no. 000000000008659

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,064
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-72|PARK RD over W Br Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying M-72|PARK RD over W Br Big Creek in Oscoda County, Michigan. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 2,064 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,843 by 2018. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesM-72|PARK RD
CrossesW Br Big Creek
Location4.1 MI E of Crawford Col
RouteState Highway 72
CountyOscoda County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.6161, -84.2923
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,064 (2007)
Projected traffic2,843 by 2018
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-72|PARK RD over W Br Big Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-72|PARK RD over W Br Big 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does M-72|PARK RD over W Br Big Creek carry?

About 2,064 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is M-72|PARK RD over W Br Big Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns M-72|PARK RD over W Br Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.