US Bridges

Cemetery Road over White Creek I/C Drain

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 21-22 Novesta Twp · Structure no. 000000000010515

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,370
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Road over White Creek I/C Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cemetery Road over White Creek I/C Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,280 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCemetery Road
CrossesWhite Creek I/C Drain
LocationSec 21-22 Novesta Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7991
Coordinates43.53191, -83.1708
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 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,370 (2009)
Projected traffic4,280 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 Cemetery Road over White Creek I/C Drain built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery Road over White Creek I/C Drain 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cemetery Road over White Creek I/C Drain carry?

About 2,370 vehicles per day (2009 count).

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

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.