Mckeighan Road over Pickerel Creek
PoorPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.9 MI N of Fergus Road · Structure no. 000000000009405
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 173
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mckeighan Road over Pickerel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mckeighan Road over Pickerel Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 173 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mckeighan Road over Pickerel Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mckeighan Road over Pickerel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Mckeighan Road over Pickerel Creek carry?
About 173 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mckeighan Road over Pickerel Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Mckeighan Road over Pickerel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.