US Bridges

Tyrrell RD over Austin Creek

FairPosted for load

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 3 MI N & .3 MI E of Perry · Structure no. 000000000009827

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
271
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyrrell RD over Austin Creek is a wood or timber culvert carrying Tyrrell RD over Austin Creek in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 271 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTyrrell RD
CrossesAustin Creek
Location3 MI N & .3 MI E of Perry
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.87057, -84.2307
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2023)
Projected traffic403 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Tyrrell RD over Austin Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tyrrell RD over Austin 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Tyrrell RD over Austin Creek carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tyrrell RD over Austin Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Tyrrell RD over Austin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.