US Bridges

Mushroom Road over South Br White Creek

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 6-7 Kingston Twp · Structure no. 000000000010616

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mushroom Road over South Br White Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mushroom Road over South Br White Creek 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMushroom Road
CrossesSouth Br White Creek
LocationSec 6-7 Kingston Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.48453, -83.22044
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2009)
Projected traffic70 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 Mushroom Road over South Br White Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mushroom Road over South Br White 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mushroom Road over South Br White Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Mushroom Road over South Br White Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mushroom Road over South Br White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.