US Bridges

Southside Road over N Branch Stutts Creek

Fair

Schoolcraft County, Michigan · 2 MI N of M-94 · Structure no. 000000000009714

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southside Road over N Branch Stutts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southside Road over N Branch Stutts Creek in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthside Road
CrossesN Branch Stutts Creek
Location2 MI N of M-94
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchoolcraft County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.15736, -86.27737
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2015)
Projected traffic53 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Southside Road over N Branch Stutts Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southside Road over N Branch Stutts 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 2023.

How much traffic does Southside Road over N Branch Stutts Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Southside Road over N Branch Stutts Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Southside Road over N Branch Stutts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.