US Bridges

Caine Road over Gooding Creek

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 21-22 Vassar Twp · Structure no. 000000000010653

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
905
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caine Road over Gooding Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Caine Road over Gooding Creek in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 905 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,346 by 2036. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCaine Road
CrossesGooding Creek
LocationSec 21-22 Vassar Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.33989, -83.52145
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2016)
Projected traffic1,346 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Caine Road over Gooding Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caine Road over Gooding Creek 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 Caine Road over Gooding Creek carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Caine Road over Gooding Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m).

Who owns Caine Road over Gooding Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.