US Bridges

Deans Hill Road over Love Creek

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 0.5 NE of Old US-31 · Structure no. 000000000013484

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,140
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deans Hill Road over Love Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Deans Hill Road over Love Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,554 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDeans Hill Road
CrossesLove Creek
Location0.5 NE of Old US-31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.95156, -86.31717
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,140 (2010)
Projected traffic4,554 by 2025
Trucks0%
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 Deans Hill Road over Love Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deans Hill Road over Love 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 Deans Hill Road over Love Creek carry?

About 4,140 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Deans Hill Road over Love Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Deans Hill Road over Love Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.