US Bridges

Millington Road over Dead Creek

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 7-18 Arbela Twp · Structure no. 000000000010452

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
342
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millington Road over Dead Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Millington Road over Dead Creek in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 342 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMillington Road
CrossesDead Creek
LocationSec 7-18 Arbela Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.2803, -83.69146
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic342 (2016)
Projected traffic378 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Millington Road over Dead Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millington Road over Dead 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Millington Road over Dead Creek carry?

About 342 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Millington Road over Dead Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Millington Road over Dead Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.