US Bridges

Fergus RD over Bear Creek

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Stuart Road · Structure no. 000000000009210

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,070
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fergus RD over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fergus RD over Bear Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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.

It carries about 2,070 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,353 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFergus RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Stuart Road
RouteCounty Highway 7326
Coordinates43.25533, -84.08676
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,070 (2022)
Projected traffic2,353 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fergus RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fergus RD over Bear 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fergus RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 2,070 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fergus RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Fergus RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.