Hinchman Road over Hickory Creek
FairBerrien County, Michigan · 0.75 MI N of Baroda · Structure no. 000000000000972
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hinchman Road over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hinchman Road over Hickory Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2027. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Hinchman Road over Hickory Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hinchman Road over Hickory 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Hinchman Road over Hickory Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Hinchman Road over Hickory Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Hinchman Road over Hickory Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.