US Bridges

Blackmore Road over Evergreen Creek

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 17 Fremont Twp · Structure no. 000000000010591

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackmore Road over Evergreen Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Blackmore Road over Evergreen Creek in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 380 vehicles a day, projected to reach 690 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBlackmore Road
CrossesEvergreen Creek
LocationSec 17 Fremont Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.37197, -83.43846
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2009)
Projected traffic690 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Blackmore Road over Evergreen Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blackmore Road over Evergreen 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 Blackmore Road over Evergreen Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Blackmore Road over Evergreen Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Blackmore Road over Evergreen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.