US Bridges

M-15 over Goodings Creek

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · 9.5 MI NW of Genesee Col · Structure no. 000000000010408

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,811
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-15 over Goodings Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-15 over Goodings Creek in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,811 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,697 by 2018. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM-15
CrossesGoodings Creek
Location9.5 MI NW of Genesee Col
RouteState Highway 15
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.35038, -83.57921
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,811 (2007)
Projected traffic9,697 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-15 over Goodings Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-15 over Goodings 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does M-15 over Goodings Creek carry?

About 4,811 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is M-15 over Goodings Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns M-15 over Goodings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.