US Bridges

Marrs Road over Hickory Creek

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 3 MI SE of Stevensville · Structure no. 000000000001002

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
274
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marrs Road over Hickory Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Marrs Road over Hickory Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 55 years old, older 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 274 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2027. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMarrs Road
CrossesHickory Creek
Location3 MI SE of Stevensville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.9791, -86.49882
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2007)
Projected traffic400 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Marrs Road over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Marrs 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Marrs Road over Hickory Creek carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Marrs Road over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Marrs Road over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.