US Bridges

Hubbard Lake Trail over Little Wolf Creek

Good

Alcona County, Michigan · Mitchell Twp Sec 1 12 · Structure no. 000000000013137

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hubbard Lake Trail over Little Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hubbard Lake Trail over Little Wolf Creek in Alcona County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2023. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesHubbard Lake Trail
CrossesLittle Wolf Creek
LocationMitchell Twp Sec 1 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.75542, -83.78516
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2003)
Projected traffic620 by 2023
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Hubbard Lake Trail over Little Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hubbard Lake Trail over Little Wolf 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hubbard Lake Trail over Little Wolf Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hubbard Lake Trail over Little Wolf Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Hubbard Lake Trail over Little Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.