US Bridges

Dodge Road over South Br White Creek

PoorPosted for load

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 6 Kingston Twp · Structure no. 000000000010618

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodge Road over South Br White Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dodge Road over South Br White Creek in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 215 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDodge Road
CrossesSouth Br White Creek
LocationSec 6 Kingston Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.49423, -83.22898
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 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 width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2009)
Projected traffic215 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 Dodge Road over South Br White Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodge Road over South Br White Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

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

About 120 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Dodge 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 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dodge Road over South Br White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.