US Bridges

Fowler Road over Little Potato Creek

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of Marion Road · Structure no. 000000000009316

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fowler Road over Little Potato Creek is a steel culvert carrying Fowler Road over Little Potato Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2019. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFowler Road
CrossesLittle Potato Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Marion Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.25241, -84.2685
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2009)
Projected traffic154 by 2019
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 Fowler Road over Little Potato Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fowler Road over Little Potato 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 Fowler Road over Little Potato Creek carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fowler Road over Little Potato Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fowler Road over Little Potato Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.