Kilgore Road over Black Creek Drain
FairSanilac County, Michigan · Sec 27-28 Fremont Twp · Structure no. 000000000009626
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1940
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kilgore Road over Black Creek Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kilgore Road over Black Creek Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 105 years old, older 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 6 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kilgore Road over Black Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.
What condition is Kilgore Road over Black Creek Drain 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Kilgore Road over Black Creek Drain carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Kilgore Road over Black Creek Drain?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Kilgore Road over Black Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.