US Bridges

Dean Road over South Br Hog Creek

PoorPosted for load

Branch County, Michigan · Butler Twp Sec 19-20 · Structure no. 000000000001141

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dean Road over South Br Hog Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dean Road over South Br Hog Creek in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 391 by 2024. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDean Road
CrossesSouth Br Hog Creek
LocationButler Twp Sec 19-20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.02323, -84.92418
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2004)
Projected traffic391 by 2024
Trucks4%
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 Dean Road over South Br Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dean Road over South Br Hog Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Dean Road over South Br Hog Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dean Road over South Br Hog Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dean Road over South Br Hog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.