US Bridges

Busch Road over Birch Run Creek

Good

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.2 MI E of Marshall Road · Structure no. 000000000009419

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Busch Road over Birch Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Busch Road over Birch Run Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2027. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBusch Road
CrossesBirch Run Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Marshall Road
RouteCounty Highway 7336
Coordinates43.2943, -83.84913
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2017)
Projected traffic124 by 2027
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 Busch Road over Birch Run Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Busch Road over Birch Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Busch Road over Birch Run Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Busch Road over Birch Run Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Busch Road over Birch Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.