Cooklin Road over Butternut Creek Drain
FairTuscola County, Michigan · Sec 34 Ellington Twp · Structure no. 000000000010576
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cooklin Road over Butternut Creek Drain is a steel culvert carrying Cooklin Road over Butternut Creek Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cooklin Road over Butternut Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cooklin 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 Cooklin Road over Butternut Creek Drain carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Cooklin Road over Butternut Creek Drain?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).
Who owns Cooklin Road over Butternut Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.