Murphy Creek Road over Murphy Creek
Luce County, Michigan · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Murphy Creek Road over Murphy Creek in Luce County, Michigan, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 5 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2013).
- It is one of 11 of the 28 inventoried bridges in Luce County rated good (39.3%); 4 (14.3%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber slab |
| Length | about 38 ft |
| Location | 1.1 Mi E of M-123 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000013726 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Michigan department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Luce County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| M-28 over E Br Teaspoon Creek | 1993 | 3,756 | Fair |
| M-28 over W Br Sage River | 2001 | 2,127 | Fair |
| M-28 over E Br Sage River | 1959 | 2,127 | Fair |
| M-28 over E Br Fox River | 1989 | 1,763 | Fair |
| Dollarville Road over Teaspoon Creek | 1951 | 1,700 | Fair |
| County Rd 98 over Helmer Creek | 2005 | 1,200 | Good |
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