US Bridges

Arthur Road over South Br White Creek

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 17 Kingston Twp · Structure no. 000000000010620

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arthur Road over South Br White Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Arthur Road over South Br White Creek in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesArthur Road
CrossesSouth Br White Creek
LocationSec 17 Kingston Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.46509, -83.19778
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2009)
Projected traffic35 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 Arthur Road over South Br White Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arthur Road over South Br White 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 Arthur Road over South Br White Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Arthur Road over South Br White Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Arthur Road over South Br White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.