US Bridges

Millington Road over Evergreen Creek

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 13-24 Watertown Twp · Structure no. 000000000010455

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,315
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millington Road over Evergreen Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Millington Road over Evergreen Creek in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,315 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,490 by 2029. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMillington Road
CrossesEvergreen Creek
LocationSec 13-24 Watertown Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.27832, -83.37003
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,315 (2009)
Projected traffic3,490 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 Evergreen Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millington Road over Evergreen 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 Evergreen Creek carry?

About 1,315 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Millington Road over Evergreen Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Millington Road over Evergreen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.