US Bridges

Lowe RD over Bean Creek

Good

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.2 MI E of Munson HWY · Structure no. 000000000005647

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowe RD over Bean Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lowe RD over Bean Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLowe RD
CrossesBean Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Munson HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.82652, -84.32558
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2012)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Lowe RD over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowe RD over Bean 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lowe RD over Bean Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lowe RD over Bean Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lowe RD over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.