US Bridges

Durand Road over Rushbed Creek

Good

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 7 Miles North of Durand · Structure no. 000000000009820

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,241
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durand Road over Rushbed Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Durand Road over Rushbed 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,241 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,844 by 2031. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDurand Road
CrossesRushbed Creek
Location7 Miles North of Durand
RouteCounty Highway 7687
CountyShiawassee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.01992, -83.98708
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,241 (2011)
Projected traffic1,844 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 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 Durand Road over Rushbed Creek built?

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

What condition is Durand Road over Rushbed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Durand Road over Rushbed Creek carry?

About 1,241 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Durand Road over Rushbed Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Durand Road over Rushbed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.