Union City Road over Hog Creek
FairBranch County, Michigan · Union Twp Sec 24 · Structure no. 000000000001132
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,422
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union City Road over Hog Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Union City Road over Hog Creek in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,422 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,722 by 2024. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union City Road over Hog Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Union City Road over Hog 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Union City Road over Hog Creek carry?
About 2,422 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Union City Road over Hog Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Union City Road over Hog Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.