US Bridges

Bucholtz HWY over S Br Little River Raisin

Good

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.3 MI S of Laberdee RD · Structure no. 000000000013651

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
990
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bucholtz HWY over S Br Little River Raisin is a wood or timber slab carrying Bucholtz HWY over S Br Little River Raisin in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesBucholtz HWY
CrossesS Br Little River Raisin
Location0.3 MI S of Laberdee RD
RouteCounty Highway 4699
CountyLenawee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.91797, -83.77997
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2011)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Bucholtz HWY over S Br Little River Raisin built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bucholtz HWY over S Br Little River Raisin 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bucholtz HWY over S Br Little River Raisin carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bucholtz HWY over S Br Little River Raisin?

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 Bucholtz HWY over S Br Little River Raisin?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.