US Bridges

Youngs Road over Hog Creek

Fair

Hillsdale County, Michigan · 0.04 MI W of Hog Creek RD · Structure no. 000000000003317

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
473
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Youngs Road over Hog Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Youngs Road over Hog Creek in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 473 vehicles a day, projected to reach 776 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesYoungs Road
CrossesHog Creek
Location0.04 MI W of Hog Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsdale County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.91239, -84.80757
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2013)
Projected traffic776 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 Youngs Road over Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Youngs Road over Hog 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 Youngs Road over Hog Creek carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Youngs Road over Hog Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Youngs Road over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.