US Bridges

Hubbard Lake Road over Wolf Creek

Fair

Alpena County, Michigan · Btwn Sec 27&28 T30N R7E · Structure no. 000000000000346

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hubbard Lake Road over Wolf Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hubbard Lake Road over Wolf Creek in Alpena County, Michigan. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,100 by 2030. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHubbard Lake Road
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationBtwn Sec 27&28 T30N R7E
RouteCounty Highway 451
CountyAlpena County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.97161, -83.5879
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2010)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hubbard Lake Road over Wolf 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hubbard Lake Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Hubbard Lake Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Hubbard Lake Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.