US Bridges

Mulberry Road over Lime Creek

Fair

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.1 MI East Sims Highway · Structure no. 000000000005546

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mulberry Road over Lime Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mulberry Road over Lime Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMulberry Road
CrossesLime Creek
Location0.1 MI East Sims Highway
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLenawee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.73895, -84.23331
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2012)
Projected traffic450 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mulberry Road over Lime Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mulberry Road over Lime 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mulberry Road over Lime Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mulberry Road over Lime Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mulberry Road over Lime Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.