US Bridges

Deckerville Road over White Creek I/C Drain

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 25-36 Novesta Twp · Structure no. 000000000010468

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deckerville Road over White Creek I/C Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deckerville Road over White Creek I/C Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 2,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,235 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDeckerville Road
CrossesWhite Creek I/C Drain
LocationSec 25-36 Novesta Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7966
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.51542, -83.11643
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2009)
Projected traffic5,235 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 White Creek I/C Drain built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deckerville Road over White Creek I/C Drain 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 Deckerville Road over White Creek I/C Drain carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Deckerville Road over White Creek I/C Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Deckerville Road over White Creek I/C Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.