US Bridges

Burns Line Road over Mill Creek

Good

Sanilac County, Michigan · Worth Twp Sec 11 & 14 · Structure no. 000000000009664

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burns Line Road over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burns Line Road over Mill Creek in Sanilac 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2024. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBurns Line Road
CrossesMill Creek
LocationWorth Twp Sec 11 & 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.22475, -82.56742
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2004)
Projected traffic415 by 2024
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burns Line Road over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Burns Line Road over Mill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Burns Line Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Burns Line Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Burns Line Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.