US Bridges

Lime Creek Road over Bean Creek (overflow)

Fair

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.1 MI West of M-156 · Structure no. 000000000005553

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
476
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lime Creek Road over Bean Creek (overflow) is a wood or timber slab carrying Lime Creek Road over Bean Creek (overflow) in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 476 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLime Creek Road
CrossesBean Creek (overflow)
Location0.1 MI West of M-156
RouteCounty Highway 4614
Coordinates41.76793, -84.23221
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 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 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 Lime Creek Road over Bean Creek (overflow) built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lime Creek Road over Bean Creek (overflow) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lime Creek Road over Bean Creek (overflow) carry?

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

How long is Lime Creek Road over Bean Creek (overflow)?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lime Creek Road over Bean Creek (overflow)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.