US Bridges

Old 144 Road over West Br Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Oscoda County, Michigan · Sec 4-33 Big Creek Twp · Structure no. 000000000008662

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 144 Road over West Br Big Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Old 144 Road over West Br Big Creek in Oscoda County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOld 144 Road
CrossesWest Br Big Creek
LocationSec 4-33 Big Creek Twp
RouteCounty Highway 6826
CountyOscoda County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.59377, -84.32104
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2005)
Projected traffic320 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old 144 Road over West Br Big Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 144 Road over West 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old 144 Road over West Br Big Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old 144 Road over West Br Big Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old 144 Road over West Br Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.