US Bridges

Law Road over Indian Creek Drain

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 30 Burlington Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005399

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Law Road over Indian Creek Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Law Road over Indian Creek Drain in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLaw Road
CrossesIndian Creek Drain
LocationSec. 30 Burlington Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.25961, -83.2253
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckAluminum
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2020)
Projected traffic56 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Law Road over Indian Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Law Road over Indian Creek Drain 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Law Road over Indian Creek Drain carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Law Road over Indian Creek Drain?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Law Road over Indian Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.