Ford Road over Fleming Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashtenaw County, Michigan · Superior Twp Sec 8 & 17 · Structure no. 000000000010984
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,165
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ford Road over Fleming Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ford Road over Fleming Creek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,165 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,522 by 2025. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ford Road over Fleming Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ford Road over Fleming Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Ford Road over Fleming Creek carry?
About 4,165 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ford Road over Fleming Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Ford Road over Fleming Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.