US Bridges

Hillsdale Road over Beebe Creek

Fair

Hillsdale County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N Moore Road · Structure no. 000000000003312

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,760
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillsdale Road over Beebe Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hillsdale Road over Beebe Creek in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,760 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,887 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHillsdale Road
CrossesBeebe Creek
Location0.3 MI N Moore Road
RouteCounty Highway 3039
CountyHillsdale County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.95399, -84.63159
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,760 (2013)
Projected traffic2,887 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hillsdale Road over Beebe Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillsdale Road over Beebe 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Hillsdale Road over Beebe Creek carry?

About 1,760 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Hillsdale Road over Beebe Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hillsdale Road over Beebe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.