US Bridges

Bevens Road over Sucker Creek

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 17-20 Wells Twp · Structure no. 000000000010458

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,880
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bevens Road over Sucker Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bevens Road over Sucker 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,880 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,400 by 2029. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBevens Road
CrossesSucker Creek
LocationSec 17-20 Wells Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7954
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.45386, -83.32139
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,880 (2009)
Projected traffic3,400 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 Bevens Road over Sucker Creek built?

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

What condition is Bevens Road over Sucker 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bevens Road over Sucker Creek carry?

About 1,880 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Bevens Road over Sucker Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Bevens Road over Sucker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.