US Bridges

Gary Road over Deer Creek

Good

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.7 MI E of Mckeighan RD · Structure no. 000000000009398

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
753
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gary Road over Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying Gary Road over Deer Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 753 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 791 by 2027. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGary Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.7 MI E of Mckeighan RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.21715, -84.12096
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic753 (2017)
Projected traffic791 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Gary Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gary Road over Deer 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 Gary Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 753 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gary Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Gary Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.