US Bridges

Lawrence Road over High Banks Creek

Good

Barry County, Michigan · Baltimore Twp Sec 12/13 · Structure no. 000000000013664

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence Road over High Banks Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawrence Road over High Banks Creek in Barry County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLawrence Road
CrossesHigh Banks Creek
LocationBaltimore Twp Sec 12/13
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.56626, -85.20207
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2012)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Lawrence Road over High Banks Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawrence Road over High Banks 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lawrence Road over High Banks Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence Road over High Banks Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrence Road over High Banks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.