Sand Creek HWY over Nile Drain
FairPosted for loadLenawee County, Michigan · 0.2 MI S of Mulberry RD · Structure no. 000000000005636
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sand Creek HWY over Nile Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Sand Creek HWY over Nile Drain in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 56 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sand Creek HWY over Nile Drain built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Sand Creek HWY over Nile Drain 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Sand Creek HWY over Nile Drain carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sand Creek HWY over Nile Drain?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sand Creek HWY over Nile Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.