US Bridges

Loren Road over Millington Creek

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 27 Tuscola Twp · Structure no. 000000000010645

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loren Road over Millington Creek is a steel culvert carrying Loren Road over Millington Creek in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLoren Road
CrossesMillington Creek
LocationSec 27 Tuscola Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.33237, -83.64179
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2009)
Projected traffic340 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Loren Road over Millington Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loren Road over Millington 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 Loren Road over Millington Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Loren Road over Millington Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m).

Who owns Loren Road over Millington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.