US Bridges

Millington Road over Millington Creek

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 10-15 Millington Twp · Structure no. 000000000010454

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,115
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millington Road over Millington Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Millington Road over Millington Creek in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,430 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMillington Road
CrossesMillington Creek
LocationSec 10-15 Millington Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7914
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.28135, -83.51715
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,115 (2009)
Projected traffic7,430 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 Millington Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millington Road over Millington 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 Millington Creek carry?

About 4,115 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Millington Road over Millington Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Millington Road over Millington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.