Forrister RD over Wilkes Creek
GoodLenawee County, Michigan · West of Springville HWY · Structure no. 000000000005571
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 559
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forrister RD over Wilkes Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Forrister RD over Wilkes Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 59 years old, older 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 559 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forrister RD over Wilkes Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Forrister RD over Wilkes 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Forrister RD over Wilkes Creek carry?
About 559 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Forrister RD over Wilkes Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Forrister RD over Wilkes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.