US Bridges

M-28 over Hickey Creek

Fair

Alger County, Michigan · 0.3 MI E of Shingleton · Structure no. 000000000000050

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,973
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-28 over Hickey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-28 over Hickey Creek in Alger County, Michigan. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,973 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,096 by 2018. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesM-28
CrossesHickey Creek
Location0.3 MI E of Shingleton
RouteState Highway 28
CountyAlger County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.34783, -86.46376
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,973 (2007)
Projected traffic3,096 by 2018
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-28 over Hickey Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-28 over Hickey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does M-28 over Hickey Creek carry?

About 1,973 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is M-28 over Hickey Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns M-28 over Hickey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.