US Bridges

Park Road over East Br Big Creek

Good

Oscoda County, Michigan · Sec 25 Big Creek Twp · Structure no. 000000000008661

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over East Br Big Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Park Road over East Br Big Creek in Oscoda County, Michigan. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Road
CrossesEast Br Big Creek
LocationSec 25 Big Creek Twp
RouteCounty Highway 6829
CountyOscoda County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.61597, -84.26696
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2016)
Projected traffic700 by 2036
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$320,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Road over East Br Big Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over East Br Big 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Park Road over East Br Big Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over East Br Big Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over East Br Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.