US Bridges

Hurds Corner Road over Butternut Creek Drain

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 27-28 Ellington Twp · Structure no. 000000000010517

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
544
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurds Corner Road over Butternut Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hurds Corner Road over Butternut Creek Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 544 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,190 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHurds Corner Road
CrossesButternut Creek Drain
LocationSec 27-28 Ellington Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7971
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.51284, -83.28954
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 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 span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (2015)
Projected traffic1,190 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$150,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hurds Corner Road over Butternut Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hurds Corner Road over Butternut 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 June 2023.

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

About 544 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Hurds Corner Road over Butternut Creek Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hurds Corner Road over Butternut Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.