US Bridges

Fargo Road over Black Creek

Fair

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 23-24 Fremont Twp · Structure no. 000000000009627

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fargo Road over Black Creek is a steel culvert carrying Fargo Road over Black Creek in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFargo Road
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationSec 23-24 Fremont Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanilac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.2012, -82.66528
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2010)
Projected traffic310 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fargo Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fargo Road over Black 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fargo Road over Black Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fargo Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Fargo Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.