Southard HWY over Hazen Creek
GoodLenawee County, Michigan · 0.4 MI S of Burton RD · Structure no. 000000000005705
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southard HWY over Hazen Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Southard HWY over Hazen Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southard HWY over Hazen Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Southard HWY over Hazen 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 2025.
How much traffic does Southard HWY over Hazen Creek carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Southard HWY over Hazen Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Southard HWY over Hazen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.