Hegel Road over Kearsley Creek
FairGenesee County, Michigan · 300 Ft.West of State Road · Structure no. 000000000002861
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,531
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hegel Road over Kearsley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hegel Road over Kearsley Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 98 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,531 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,063 by 2027. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hegel Road over Kearsley Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Hegel Road over Kearsley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Hegel Road over Kearsley Creek carry?
About 5,531 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hegel Road over Kearsley Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Hegel Road over Kearsley Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.