US Bridges

Marquette Woods RD over Hickory Creek

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 1.5 MI NE of Stevensville · Structure no. 000000000001016

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,582
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marquette Woods RD over Hickory Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Marquette Woods RD over Hickory Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 59 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 5 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 4,582 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2027. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMarquette Woods RD
CrossesHickory Creek
Location1.5 MI NE of Stevensville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.0289, -86.50063
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,582 (2007)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2027
Trucks3%
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 Marquette Woods RD over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Marquette Woods RD 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 Marquette Woods RD over Hickory Creek carry?

About 4,582 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Marquette Woods RD over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Marquette Woods RD over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.