US Bridges

Holden Road over Hickory Creek

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 1.0 MI S of Stevensville · Structure no. 000000000001017

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,139
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holden Road over Hickory Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holden Road over Hickory Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,139 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2027. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHolden Road
CrossesHickory Creek
Location1.0 MI S of Stevensville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.99604, -86.51426
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,139 (2007)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Holden Road over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holden 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 Holden Road over Hickory Creek carry?

About 1,139 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Holden Road over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Holden Road over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.