US Bridges

US-41|M-28 over Hickey Creek

Good

Baraga County, Michigan · 6.5 MI W of Nestoria · Structure no. 000000000000481

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,624
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41|M-28 over Hickey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-41|M-28 over Hickey Creek in Baraga 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 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 2,624 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,613 by 2018. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesUS-41|M-28
CrossesHickey Creek
Location6.5 MI W of Nestoria
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates46.57884, -88.41282
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,624 (2007)
Projected traffic4,613 by 2018
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 US-41|M-28 over Hickey Creek built?

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

What condition is US-41|M-28 over Hickey 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US-41|M-28 over Hickey Creek carry?

About 2,624 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-41|M-28 over Hickey Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US-41|M-28 over Hickey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.