US Bridges

Tipton HWY over Wolf Creek

Good

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of Country Clubr · Structure no. 000000000005615

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,827
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tipton HWY over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tipton HWY over Wolf Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,827 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTipton HWY
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Country Clubr
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.91722, -84.06479
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,827 (2011)
Projected traffic4,500 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 Tipton HWY over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tipton HWY over Wolf 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 Tipton HWY over Wolf Creek carry?

About 3,827 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tipton HWY over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Tipton HWY over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.