US Bridges

Scott HWY over Black Creek

Fair

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of Sheldon RD · Structure no. 000000000005680

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott HWY over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scott HWY over Black Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2031. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesScott HWY
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Sheldon RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.81246, -83.94607
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2012)
Projected traffic250 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Scott HWY over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott HWY over Black 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Scott HWY over Black Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Scott HWY over Black Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Scott HWY over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.