US Bridges

Lime Creek Road over Bean Creek

Good

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.3 MI West of M-156 · Structure no. 000000000005552

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
476
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lime Creek Road over Bean Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lime Creek Road over Bean Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 476 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLime Creek Road
CrossesBean Creek
Location0.3 MI West of M-156
RouteCounty Highway 4614
Coordinates41.76781, -84.23841
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2012)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lime Creek Road over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lime Creek Road over Bean Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Lime Creek Road over Bean Creek carry?

About 476 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lime Creek Road over Bean Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lime Creek Road over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.