M-49 over Sand Creek
GoodHillsdale County, Michigan · 3.1 MI S of Litchfield · Structure no. 000000000013060
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,499
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-49 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M-49 over Sand Creek in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,499 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,064 by 2022. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-49 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-49 over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does M-49 over Sand Creek carry?
About 1,499 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is M-49 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).
Who owns M-49 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.