Flynn Road over Houghton Creek
Ogemaw County, Michigan · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Flynn Road over Houghton Creek in Ogemaw County, Michigan, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 154 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2015).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 7 of the 31 inventoried bridges in Ogemaw County rated good (22.6%); 1 (3.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- 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 (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber slab |
| Length | about 62 ft |
| Location | 0.9 Mi S of Rose City Rd |
| NBI structure number | 000000000013903 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Michigan department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Ogemaw County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-75 Bl|county 23 over Ogemaw Creek | 1932 | 13,157 | Fair |
| I-75 SB over M-55 | 1972 | 7,700 | Fair |
| I-75 NB over M-55 | 1972 | 7,700 | Fair |
| I-75 NB over Ski Park Rd | 1972 | 7,368 | Fair |
| I-75 SB over Ski Park Rd | 1972 | 7,368 | Fair |
| I-75 SB over I-75 Bl|cook Rd | 1972 | 6,301 | Fair |
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