US Bridges

Babcock Road over Milwaukee Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 24 Burtchville Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010127

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Babcock Road over Milwaukee Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Babcock Road over Milwaukee Creek in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2014. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBabcock Road
CrossesMilwaukee Creek
LocationSec. 24 Burtchville Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.12011, -82.54122
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (1994)
Projected traffic300 by 2014
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$740,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Babcock Road over Milwaukee Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Babcock Road over Milwaukee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Babcock Road over Milwaukee Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Babcock Road over Milwaukee Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Babcock Road over Milwaukee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.