US Bridges

Albin Road over Sucker Creek

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 1 Indianfields Twp · Structure no. 000000000010611

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albin Road over Sucker Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Albin Road over Sucker Creek in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2029. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbin Road
CrossesSucker Creek
LocationSec 1 Indianfields Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.48445, -83.34708
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2009)
Projected traffic330 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Albin Road over Sucker Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albin Road over Sucker Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Albin Road over Sucker Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Albin Road over Sucker Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Albin Road over Sucker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.