US Bridges

Crawford Road over White Creek I/C Drain

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 23-34 Novesta Twp · Structure no. 000000000010640

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawford Road over White Creek I/C Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Crawford Road over White Creek I/C Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 1977. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCrawford Road
CrossesWhite Creek I/C Drain
LocationSec 23-34 Novesta Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.53854, -83.13147
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1994)
Projected traffic150 by 1977
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Crawford Road over White Creek I/C Drain built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crawford Road over White Creek I/C Drain 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Crawford Road over White Creek I/C Drain carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Crawford Road over White Creek I/C Drain?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Crawford Road over White Creek I/C Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.