Whaley RD over Bear Creek Drain
FairLenawee County, Michigan · 0.4 MI North of Brown RD · Structure no. 000000000005709
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whaley RD over Bear Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whaley RD over Bear Creek Drain in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Whaley RD over Bear Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whaley 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Whaley RD over Bear Creek Drain carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Whaley RD over Bear Creek Drain?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Whaley RD over Bear Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.