US Bridges

Burton RD over Black Creek

Fair

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.4 MI E of Townline HWY · Structure no. 000000000013277

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,528
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burton RD over Black Creek is a steel culvert carrying Burton RD over Black Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 2,528 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2026. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBurton RD
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.4 MI E of Townline HWY
RouteCounty Highway 465
CountyLenawee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.92766, -84.12227
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,528 (2007)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2026
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burton RD over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burton RD over Black Creek 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 Burton RD over Black Creek carry?

About 2,528 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Burton RD over Black Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns Burton RD over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.