Matthews HWY over Evans Creek
GoodLenawee County, Michigan · 0.5 MI S of Munger RD · Structure no. 000000000013115
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,379
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Matthews HWY over Evans Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Matthews HWY over Evans Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,379 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Matthews HWY over Evans Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Matthews HWY over Evans 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Matthews HWY over Evans Creek carry?
About 2,379 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Matthews HWY over Evans Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Matthews HWY over Evans Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.