US Bridges

Gooding RD over Sugar Creek

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Augusta Twp Sec 29 & 30 · Structure no. 000000000011061

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gooding RD over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gooding RD over Sugar Creek in Washtenaw 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 5 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2023. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGooding RD
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationAugusta Twp Sec 29 & 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashtenaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.1044, -83.63794
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2003)
Projected traffic97 by 2023
Trucks12%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$82,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gooding RD over Sugar Creek built?

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

What condition is Gooding RD over Sugar 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 Gooding RD over Sugar Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Gooding RD over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gooding RD over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.