Horton RD over Bear Creek
GoodLenawee County, Michigan · 0.2 MI E of Pence HWY · Structure no. 000000000005672
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 396
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Horton RD over Bear Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Horton RD over Bear Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 52 years old, older 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Horton RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Horton RD over Bear 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 Horton RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 396 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Horton RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Horton RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.