US Bridges

Usfs RTE 2251 over North Br Stutts Creek

PoorPosted for load

Schoolcraft County, Michigan · 2 MI SW of Shingleton · Structure no. 091003000001018

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
1998 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Usfs RTE 2251 over North Br Stutts Creek is a concrete slab carrying Usfs RTE 2251 over North Br Stutts Creek in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2018. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUsfs RTE 2251
CrossesNorth Br Stutts Creek
Location2 MI SW of Shingleton
RouteFederal Lands Road 2251
Coordinates46.3227, -86.5103
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1998)
Projected traffic15 by 2018
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usfs RTE 2251 over North Br Stutts Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usfs RTE 2251 over North Br Stutts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Usfs RTE 2251 over North Br Stutts Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Usfs RTE 2251 over North Br Stutts Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Usfs RTE 2251 over North Br Stutts Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.