Horton RD over Bear Creek Drain
FairLenawee County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Tuttle RD · Structure no. 000000000005708
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 164
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Horton RD over Bear Creek Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Horton RD over Bear Creek Drain in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 164 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Horton RD over Bear Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Horton RD over Bear Creek Drain 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Horton RD over Bear Creek Drain carry?
About 164 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Horton RD over Bear Creek Drain?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Horton RD over Bear Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.