US Bridges

Deckerville Road over South Br White Creek

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 26-35 Ellington Twp · Structure no. 000000000010466

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,920
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deckerville Road over South Br White Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Deckerville Road over South Br White Creek in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,920 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,470 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDeckerville Road
CrossesSouth Br White Creek
LocationSec 26-35 Ellington Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7966
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.51214, -83.26146
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (2009)
Projected traffic3,470 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 Deckerville Road over South Br White Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deckerville Road over South Br White 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Deckerville Road over South Br White Creek carry?

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Deckerville Road over South Br White Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Deckerville Road over South Br White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.