Snow Road over Hickory Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerrien County, Michigan · 2.5 MI SE of Baroda · Structure no. 000000000000969
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 179
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Snow Road over Hickory Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Snow Road over Hickory Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 101 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 179 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2027. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Snow Road over Hickory Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Snow Road over Hickory Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Snow Road over Hickory Creek carry?
About 179 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Snow Road over Hickory Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Snow Road over Hickory Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.