Shipman RD over Rushbed Creek
PoorPosted for loadShiawassee County, Michigan · 1.3 MI S of Juddville · Structure no. 000000000009868
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 144
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shipman RD over Rushbed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shipman RD over Rushbed Creek in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 144 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2018. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shipman RD over Rushbed Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shipman RD over Rushbed Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Shipman RD over Rushbed Creek carry?
About 144 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Shipman RD over Rushbed Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Shipman RD over Rushbed Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.