US Bridges

Murray Road over White Creek

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 28-29 Ellington Twp · Structure no. 000000000010577

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murray Road over White Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Murray Road over White Creek in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 580 by 2029. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMurray Road
CrossesWhite Creek
LocationSec 28-29 Ellington Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.51325, -83.30948
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2009)
Projected traffic580 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Murray Road over White Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murray Road over White Creek 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 Murray Road over White Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Murray Road over White Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Murray Road over White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.