Manitou RD over Fitts Creek
GoodLenawee County, Michigan · 0.1 MI West of Sorby HWY · Structure no. 000000000005701
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 419
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Manitou RD over Fitts Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Manitou RD over Fitts Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 419 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 24 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Manitou RD over Fitts Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Manitou RD over Fitts 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Manitou RD over Fitts Creek carry?
About 419 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Manitou RD over Fitts Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Manitou RD over Fitts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.