US Bridges

Linco Road over Hickory Creek

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 2 MI SE of Stevensville · Structure no. 000000000001015

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
884
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linco Road over Hickory Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Linco Road over Hickory Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 884 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2027. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLinco Road
CrossesHickory Creek
Location2 MI SE of Stevensville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.98549, -86.50137
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic884 (2007)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Linco Road over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Linco 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 Linco Road over Hickory Creek carry?

About 884 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Linco Road over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Linco Road over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.