US Bridges

Matthews HWY over Hulett Drain

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Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.5 MI S of US-12 · Structure no. 000000000013114

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,556
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matthews HWY over Hulett Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Matthews HWY over Hulett Drain in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,556 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMatthews HWY
CrossesHulett Drain
Location0.5 MI S of US-12
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLenawee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.0666, -83.98678
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,556 (2011)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Matthews HWY over Hulett Drain built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matthews HWY over Hulett Drain 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Matthews HWY over Hulett Drain carry?

About 2,556 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Matthews HWY over Hulett Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Matthews HWY over Hulett Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.