Thomas Road over Williams Creek Drain
PoorPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of Schomaker RD · Structure no. 000000000009433
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,158
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thomas Road over Williams Creek Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thomas Road over Williams Creek Drain 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 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 1,158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2027. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thomas Road over Williams Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thomas Road over Williams Creek Drain 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Thomas Road over Williams Creek Drain carry?
About 1,158 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Thomas Road over Williams Creek Drain?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Thomas Road over Williams Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.