US Bridges

Hurds Corner Road over Sucker Creek Drain

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 27-28 Wells Twp · Structure no. 000000000010511

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,375
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurds Corner Road over Sucker Creek Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hurds Corner Road over Sucker Creek Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHurds Corner Road
CrossesSucker Creek Drain
LocationSec 27-28 Wells Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7971
Coordinates43.42813, -83.28617
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2009)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2029
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$289,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hurds Corner Road over Sucker Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hurds Corner Road over Sucker Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hurds Corner Road over Sucker Creek Drain carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hurds Corner Road over Sucker Creek Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hurds Corner Road over Sucker Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.