US Bridges

Bramble HWY over Evans Creek

Good

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of M-50 · Structure no. 000000000005646

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bramble HWY over Evans Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bramble HWY over Evans Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBramble HWY
CrossesEvans Creek
Location0.5 MI N of M-50
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.01587, -84.01536
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2011)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bramble HWY over Evans Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bramble HWY over Evans 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bramble HWY over Evans Creek carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bramble HWY over Evans Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bramble HWY over Evans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.