Reed Road over Porter Creek
GoodPosted for loadShiawassee County, Michigan · 2.3 MI SW of New Lothrop · Structure no. 000000000009841
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 105
- 1992 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Reed Road over Porter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reed Road over Porter Creek in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2012. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Reed Road over Porter Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Reed Road over Porter 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Reed Road over Porter Creek carry?
About 105 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Reed Road over Porter Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Reed Road over Porter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.