Hawley Road over Carr Creek
FairMason County, Michigan · 5 MI S 2 MI of W Branch · Structure no. 000000000006678
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hawley Road over Carr Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawley Road over Carr Creek in Mason County, Michigan. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 125 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2017. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Hawley Road over Carr Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Hawley Road over Carr 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Hawley Road over Carr Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hawley Road over Carr Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Hawley Road over Carr Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.