US Bridges

Messenger HWY over Indian Creek

Good

Eaton County, Michigan · 1 MI N Olivet · Structure no. 000000000002425

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Messenger HWY over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Messenger HWY over Indian Creek in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2013. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesMessenger HWY
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1 MI N Olivet
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.46252, -84.93015
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic160 by 2013
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Messenger HWY over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Messenger HWY over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Messenger HWY over Indian Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Messenger HWY over Indian Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Messenger HWY over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.