Brink Road over Hog Creek Drain #40
PoorClosed to trafficBranch County, Michigan · Bronson Twp Sec 28 · Structure no. 000000000001154
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 111
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brink Road over Hog Creek Drain #40 is a steel truss - thru carrying Brink Road over Hog Creek Drain #40 in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 120 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 111 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2024. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brink Road over Hog Creek Drain #40 built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Brink Road over Hog Creek Drain #40 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 Brink Road over Hog Creek Drain #40 carry?
About 111 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Brink Road over Hog Creek Drain #40?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Brink Road over Hog Creek Drain #40?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.