US Bridges

Lippincott Road over Hasler Creek Drain

FairPosted for load

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 20 Elba Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005419

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,530
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lippincott Road over Hasler Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lippincott Road over Hasler Creek Drain in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,530 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,760 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLippincott Road
CrossesHasler Creek Drain
LocationSec. 20 Elba Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.00529, -83.4363
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,530 (2021)
Projected traffic3,760 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lippincott Road over Hasler Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lippincott Road over Hasler 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lippincott Road over Hasler Creek Drain carry?

About 2,530 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lippincott Road over Hasler Creek Drain?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lippincott Road over Hasler Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.