Townline HWY over Wolf Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLenawee County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of Shepherd RD · Structure no. 000000000005612
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 46 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 181
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Townline HWY over Wolf Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Townline HWY over Wolf Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 181 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2023. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Townline HWY over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Townline 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Townline HWY over Wolf Creek carry?
About 181 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Townline HWY over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Townline HWY over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.