US Bridges

Cronk RD over Misteguay Creek Drain

Good

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 1.3 MI SE of Juddville · Structure no. 000000000009834

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
203
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cronk RD over Misteguay Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cronk RD over Misteguay Creek Drain in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 203 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCronk RD
CrossesMisteguay Creek Drain
Location1.3 MI SE of Juddville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.04436, -83.95653
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2019)
Projected traffic248 by 2039
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 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 Cronk RD over Misteguay Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cronk RD over Misteguay Creek Drain 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cronk RD over Misteguay Creek Drain carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cronk RD over Misteguay Creek Drain?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cronk RD over Misteguay Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.