US Bridges

Marion Road over Pickerel Creek

Good

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.2 MI E of Frandsche RD · Structure no. 000000000009400

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion Road over Pickerel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Marion Road over Pickerel Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2016. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMarion Road
CrossesPickerel Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Frandsche RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.24654, -84.14582
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2006)
Projected traffic180 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 Marion Road over Pickerel Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion Road over Pickerel 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Marion Road over Pickerel Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Marion Road over Pickerel Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Marion Road over Pickerel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.