US Bridges

No 1 Road over Slagle Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wexford County, Michigan · Section 6 T22N R12W · Structure no. 000000000012587

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

No 1 Road over Slagle Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying No 1 Road over Slagle Creek in Wexford County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNo 1 Road
CrossesSlagle Creek
LocationSection 6 T22N R12W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWexford County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.32731, -85.81914
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2005)
Projected traffic50 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was No 1 Road over Slagle Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is No 1 Road over Slagle 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does No 1 Road over Slagle Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is No 1 Road over Slagle Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns No 1 Road over Slagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.