Yellow Creek Drive over Yellow Creek
FairBerrien County, Michigan · 3.5 MI E of Stevensville · Structure no. 000000000001026
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 343
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yellow Creek Drive over Yellow Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Yellow Creek Drive over Yellow Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 65 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 343 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2027. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yellow Creek Drive over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Yellow Creek Drive over Yellow 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 Yellow Creek Drive over Yellow Creek carry?
About 343 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Yellow Creek Drive over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Yellow Creek Drive over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.