Bauer Road over Hayworth Creek
PoorClinton County, Michigan · 0.8 MI N of Stone RD · Structure no. 000000000001986
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 102
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bauer Road over Hayworth Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bauer Road over Hayworth Creek in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 119 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 3 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.
It carries about 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 184 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Bauer Road over Hayworth Creek built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Bauer Road over Hayworth 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 Bauer Road over Hayworth Creek carry?
About 102 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Bauer Road over Hayworth Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Bauer Road over Hayworth Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.