US Bridges

Lawrence RD over Bean Creek

Fair

Lenawee County, Michigan · East of Dillon HWY · Structure no. 000000000005563

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
243
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence RD over Bean Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lawrence RD over Bean Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLawrence RD
CrossesBean Creek
LocationEast of Dillon HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.83484, -84.31416
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2012)
Projected traffic575 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 Lawrence RD over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawrence RD over Bean 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lawrence RD over Bean Creek carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence RD over Bean Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Lawrence RD over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.