US Bridges

Middleton RD over Rushbed Creek

Good

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 2.5 MI S of Juddville · Structure no. 000000000009867

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middleton RD over Rushbed Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Middleton RD over Rushbed Creek in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 572 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMiddleton RD
CrossesRushbed Creek
Location2.5 MI S of Juddville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.02106, -83.99426
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2011)
Projected traffic572 by 2031
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 Middleton RD over Rushbed Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middleton RD 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 Middleton RD over Rushbed Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Middleton RD over Rushbed Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Middleton RD over Rushbed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.