US Bridges

Old M-28 over Hickey Creek

Good

Baraga County, Michigan · 6 MI NE of Covington · Structure no. 000000000000519

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old M-28 over Hickey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old M-28 over Hickey Creek in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesOld M-28
CrossesHickey Creek
Location6 MI NE of Covington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaraga County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.5709, -88.40764
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2020)
Projected traffic108 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$675,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old M-28 over Hickey Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 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 September 2023.

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

About 68 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old M-28 over Hickey Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old M-28 over Hickey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.