US Bridges

Fuller Road over Sugarcreek

PoorPosted for load

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Augusta Twp Sec 33 · Structure no. 000000000011056

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fuller Road over Sugarcreek is a wood or timber slab carrying Fuller Road over Sugarcreek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2023. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFuller Road
CrossesSugarcreek
LocationAugusta Twp Sec 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.09854, -83.60844
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2003)
Projected traffic85 by 2023
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$98,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fuller Road over Sugarcreek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fuller Road over Sugarcreek 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 Fuller Road over Sugarcreek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fuller Road over Sugarcreek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fuller Road over Sugarcreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.