US Bridges

Valley RD over Beaver Creek

Good

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.1 MI West of Carson HWY · Structure no. 000000000005600

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,350
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley RD over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Valley RD over Beaver Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesValley RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.1 MI West of Carson HWY
RouteCounty Highway 2017
Coordinates41.93413, -84.0255
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2013)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 Valley RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley RD over Beaver 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Valley RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valley RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m).

Who owns Valley RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.