Wolf Creek HWY over Wolf Creek
PoorPosted for loadLenawee County, Michigan · South of Country Club RD · Structure no. 000000000005596
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,021
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wolf Creek HWY over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wolf Creek HWY over Wolf Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,021 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wolf Creek HWY over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wolf Creek HWY over Wolf Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Wolf Creek HWY over Wolf Creek carry?
About 10,021 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Wolf Creek HWY over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Wolf Creek HWY over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.