US Bridges

Burton RD over Wolf Creek

Fair

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.2 MI East of Townline · Structure no. 000000000005573

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,085
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burton RD over Wolf Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Burton RD over Wolf Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 54 years old, older 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 2,085 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBurton RD
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.2 MI East of Townline
RouteCounty Highway 4656
CountyLenawee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.92949, -84.12712
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,085 (2011)
Projected traffic3,600 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 Burton RD over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Burton RD over Wolf 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Burton RD over Wolf Creek carry?

About 2,085 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Burton RD over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Burton RD over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.