US Bridges

Burt Road over Lamb Creek

Good

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.9 MI E of Fowler Road · Structure no. 000000000009308

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burt Road over Lamb Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Burt Road over Lamb Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 153 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2016. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBurt Road
CrossesLamb Creek
Location0.9 MI E of Fowler Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.22995, -84.25096
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2006)
Projected traffic161 by 2016
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 Burt Road over Lamb Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burt Road over Lamb 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Burt Road over Lamb Creek carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Burt Road over Lamb Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m).

Who owns Burt Road over Lamb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.