SUCKER CREEK ROAD
Carrying SUCKER CREEK ROAD over BLACK RIVER
0.64 MI W OF US-23, Alcona, Michigan
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SUCKER CREEK ROAD
The SUCKER CREEK ROAD bridge in Alcona, Michigan carries SUCKER CREEK ROAD over BLACK RIVER. It was built in 2012, making it 14 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 16.5 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Michigan bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 57.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SUCKER CREEK ROAD compares
Live comparison across Michigan.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2012
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 16.5 m (54 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000014009
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SUCKER CREEK ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SUCKER CREEK ROAD against other structures in Alcona and across Michigan. Michigan bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SUCKER CREEK ROAD?
SUCKER CREEK ROAD in Alcona, Michigan has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SUCKER CREEK ROAD inspected?
SUCKER CREEK ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SUCKER CREEK ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SUCKER CREEK ROAD?
SUCKER CREEK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 57.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SUCKER CREEK ROAD?
SUCKER CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SUCKER CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?
SUCKER CREEK ROAD was built in 2012, making it 14 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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