US Bridges

Rossman Road over White Creek Drain #2

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 27-34 Kingston Twp · Structure no. 000000000010613

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rossman Road over White Creek Drain #2 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rossman Road over White Creek Drain #2 in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2029. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRossman Road
CrossesWhite Creek Drain #2
LocationSec 27-34 Kingston Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.42781, -83.15784
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2009)
Projected traffic200 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rossman Road over White Creek Drain #2 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rossman Road over White Creek Drain #2 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 Rossman Road over White Creek Drain #2 carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Rossman Road over White Creek Drain #2?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rossman Road over White Creek Drain #2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.