US Bridges

Henderson Road over Misteguay Creek

Fair

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 2 MI SE of New Lothrop · Structure no. 000000000009802

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
809
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henderson Road over Misteguay Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Henderson Road over Misteguay Creek in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 809 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2018. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHenderson Road
CrossesMisteguay Creek
Location2 MI SE of New Lothrop
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShiawassee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.08774, -83.96311
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic809 (1998)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henderson Road over Misteguay Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henderson Road over Misteguay 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Henderson Road over Misteguay Creek carry?

About 809 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Henderson Road over Misteguay Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Henderson Road over Misteguay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.