US-127 over Bean Creek
FairHillsdale County, Michigan · 2.4 MI SW of Hudson · Structure no. 000000000003273
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,136
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 over Bean Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 over Bean Creek in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 78 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 5 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 5,136 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,636 by 2018. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US-127 over Bean Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is US-127 over Bean 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US-127 over Bean Creek carry?
About 5,136 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-127 over Bean Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 over Bean Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.