US Bridges

Hurds Corner Road over White Creek

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 27-28 Ellington Twp · Structure no. 000000000012618

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
544
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurds Corner Road over White Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hurds Corner Road over White 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 544 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2029. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHurds Corner Road
CrossesWhite Creek
LocationSec 27-28 Ellington Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7971
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.51565, -83.28966
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (2015)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2029
Trucks3%
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$273,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hurds Corner Road over White Creek built?

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

What condition is Hurds Corner Road over White 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 Hurds Corner Road over White Creek carry?

About 544 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hurds Corner Road over White Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hurds Corner Road over White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.