US Bridges

Bishop Road over Fairchild Creek

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.9 MI N of Gary Road · Structure no. 000000000009280

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
192
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bishop Road over Fairchild Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bishop Road over Fairchild Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2017. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBishop Road
CrossesFairchild Creek
Location0.9 MI N of Gary Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.23203, -84.03104
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2007)
Projected traffic201 by 2017
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bishop Road over Fairchild Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bishop Road over Fairchild 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 Bishop Road over Fairchild Creek carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bishop Road over Fairchild Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).

Who owns Bishop Road over Fairchild Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.