US Bridges

Hurds Corner Road over Brkfld Ext-Columbia-Bkfd

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 9-10 Elmwood Twp · Structure no. 000000000010513

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurds Corner Road over Brkfld Ext-Columbia-Bkfd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hurds Corner Road over Brkfld Ext-Columbia-Bkfd in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 775 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHurds Corner Road
CrossesBrkfld Ext-Columbia-Bkfd
LocationSec 9-10 Elmwood Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7971
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.64699, -83.2944
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2009)
Projected traffic775 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Hurds Corner Road over Brkfld Ext-Columbia-Bkfd built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hurds Corner Road over Brkfld Ext-Columbia-Bkfd 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 Hurds Corner Road over Brkfld Ext-Columbia-Bkfd carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Hurds Corner Road over Brkfld Ext-Columbia-Bkfd?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Hurds Corner Road over Brkfld Ext-Columbia-Bkfd?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.