US Bridges

Barnes Road (west) over Perry Creek

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 18-19 Millington Twp · Structure no. 000000000010630

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
945
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnes Road (west) over Perry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Barnes Road (west) over Perry 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 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 945 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,705 by 2029. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBarnes Road (west)
CrossesPerry Creek
LocationSec 18-19 Millington Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.26653, -83.57832
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic945 (2009)
Projected traffic1,705 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 Barnes Road (west) over Perry Creek built?

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

What condition is Barnes Road (west) over Perry 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Barnes Road (west) over Perry Creek carry?

About 945 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Barnes Road (west) over Perry Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Barnes Road (west) over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.