Clear Lake Road over Stutts Creek
FairSchoolcraft County, Michigan · 1.2 MI E of M-94 · Structure no. 000000000009717
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clear Lake Road over Stutts Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Clear Lake Road over Stutts Creek in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 49 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 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 19 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clear Lake Road over Stutts Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Clear Lake Road over 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 Clear Lake Road over Stutts Creek carry?
About 19 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Clear Lake Road over Stutts Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Clear Lake Road over Stutts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.