US Bridges

Cemetery Road over White Creek Drain #2

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 27-28 Kingston Twp · Structure no. 000000000010621

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Road over White Creek Drain #2 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cemetery Road over White Creek Drain #2 in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2029. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCemetery Road
CrossesWhite Creek Drain #2
LocationSec 27-28 Kingston Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.43942, -83.16638
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2009)
Projected traffic190 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 Cemetery Road over White Creek Drain #2 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

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

About 105 vehicles per day (2009 count).

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

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery Road over White Creek Drain #2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.