US Bridges

Mauck Road over Beebe Creek

Poor

Hillsdale County, Michigan · 0.3 Mile W of State Road · Structure no. 000000000003318

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mauck Road over Beebe Creek is a wood or timber culvert carrying Mauck Road over Beebe Creek in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 56 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 196 vehicles a day, projected to reach 322 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMauck Road
CrossesBeebe Creek
Location0.3 Mile W of State Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsdale County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.94188, -84.55591
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2014)
Projected traffic322 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 Mauck Road over Beebe Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Mauck Road over Beebe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Mauck Road over Beebe Creek carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Mauck Road over Beebe Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Mauck Road over Beebe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.