River Road over Hog Creek
PoorPosted for loadBranch County, Michigan · Girard Twp Sec 17-18 · Structure no. 000000000001164
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 49 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 207
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Hog Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying River Road over Hog Creek in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2024. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Hog Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over 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 River Road over Hog Creek carry?
About 207 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Hog Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Hog Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.