US Bridges

Ormes Road over Millington Creek

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 26-35 Tuscola Twp · Structure no. 000000000010457

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,230
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ormes Road over Millington Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ormes Road over Millington 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 2,230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,030 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOrmes Road
CrossesMillington Creek
LocationSec 26-35 Tuscola Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7924
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.32176, -83.61423
Functional classRural Major 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,230 (2009)
Projected traffic4,030 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ormes Road over Millington Creek built?

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

What condition is Ormes Road over Millington 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 Ormes Road over Millington Creek carry?

About 2,230 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Ormes Road over Millington Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Ormes Road over Millington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.