US Bridges

Easton Road over Orser Creek

Fair

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 4 MI West of New Lothrop · Structure no. 000000000009803

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easton Road over Orser Creek is a steel culvert carrying Easton Road over Orser Creek in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEaston Road
CrossesOrser Creek
Location4 MI West of New Lothrop
RouteCounty Highway 7694
Coordinates43.11473, -84.0607
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2011)
Projected traffic612 by 2031
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Easton Road over Orser Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Easton Road over Orser 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 Easton Road over Orser Creek carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Easton Road over Orser Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Easton Road over Orser Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.