Mulberry Road over Bean Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLenawee County, Michigan · 0.2 MI W of M-156 · Structure no. 000000000005547
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mulberry Road over Bean Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mulberry Road over Bean Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2031. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mulberry Road over Bean Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mulberry Road over Bean 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Mulberry Road over Bean Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Mulberry Road over Bean Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Mulberry Road over Bean Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.