US Bridges

Millington Road over Perry Creek

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 7-8 Millington Twp · Structure no. 000000000010453

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,715
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millington Road over Perry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Millington Road over Perry Creek in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 2,715 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,900 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMillington Road
CrossesPerry Creek
LocationSec 7-8 Millington Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7914
Coordinates43.28112, -83.56263
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,715 (2009)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Perry Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millington Road over Perry 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Millington Road over Perry Creek carry?

About 2,715 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Millington Road over Perry Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Millington Road over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.