US Bridges

Hipps Hollow Road over Farmers Creek

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 2 MI W of Eau Claire · Structure no. 000000000001004

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
294
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hipps Hollow Road over Farmers Creek is a wood or timber culvert carrying Hipps Hollow Road over Farmers Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 294 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2027. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHipps Hollow Road
CrossesFarmers Creek
Location2 MI W of Eau Claire
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.98049, -86.33302
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (2007)
Projected traffic450 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Hipps Hollow Road over Farmers Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hipps Hollow Road over Farmers 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 Hipps Hollow Road over Farmers Creek carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hipps Hollow Road over Farmers Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Hipps Hollow Road over Farmers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.