Mulberry Road over Nile Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLenawee County, Michigan · 0.75 MI East of M-52 · Structure no. 000000000005548
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mulberry Road over Nile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mulberry Road over Nile Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Nile Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mulberry Road over Nile 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Mulberry Road over Nile Creek carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mulberry Road over Nile Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Mulberry Road over Nile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.