US Bridges

No 10 Road over Manton Creek

Good

Wexford County, Michigan · Section 20/29 T24N R9W · Structure no. 000000000012579

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

No 10 Road over Manton Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying No 10 Road over Manton Creek in Wexford County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNo 10 Road
CrossesManton Creek
LocationSection 20/29 T24N R9W
RouteCounty Highway 8380
Coordinates44.45411, -85.42619
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckAluminum
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2005)
Projected traffic800 by 2025
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was No 10 Road over Manton Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is No 10 Road over Manton 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 2024.

How much traffic does No 10 Road over Manton Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is No 10 Road over Manton Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns No 10 Road over Manton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.