US Bridges

Elliott HWY over Black Creek

Good

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.4 MI North of Weston RD · Structure no. 000000000005711

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
347
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliott HWY over Black Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Elliott HWY over Black Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 347 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 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).

CarriesElliott HWY
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.4 MI North of Weston RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.7749, -84.13737
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2010)
Projected traffic400 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 Elliott HWY over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elliott HWY over Black 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 Elliott HWY over Black Creek carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elliott HWY over Black Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Elliott HWY over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.