US Bridges

Hodges HWY over Black Creek

Fair

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.2 MI North of Horton RD · Structure no. 000000000005587

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
411
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hodges HWY over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hodges HWY over Black Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 411 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHodges HWY
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.2 MI North of Horton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLenawee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.80292, -83.97946
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2012)
Projected traffic850 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 Hodges HWY over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hodges HWY over Black 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hodges HWY over Black Creek carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hodges HWY over Black Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hodges HWY over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.