US Bridges

Munson HWY over Lime Creek

Good

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.2 MI South of Lime Crk · Structure no. 000000000005580

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Munson HWY over Lime Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Munson HWY over Lime Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMunson HWY
CrossesLime Creek
Location0.2 MI South of Lime Crk
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.76257, -84.32956
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2010)
Projected traffic500 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 Munson HWY over Lime Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Munson HWY over Lime 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Munson HWY over Lime Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Munson HWY over Lime Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns Munson HWY over Lime Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.