Nelson RD over Bean Creek
FairLenawee County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Cramer HWY · Structure no. 000000000005648
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 185
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nelson RD over Bean Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Nelson RD over Bean Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nelson RD over Bean Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nelson RD over Bean Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Nelson RD over Bean Creek carry?
About 185 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nelson RD over Bean Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Nelson RD over Bean Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.