US Bridges

Dickerson Road over Hopkins Creek

Good

Missaukee County, Michigan · Sec 34/35 T24N R8W · Structure no. 000000000013044

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickerson Road over Hopkins Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Dickerson Road over Hopkins Creek in Missaukee 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 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2027. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDickerson Road
CrossesHopkins Creek
LocationSec 34/35 T24N R8W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMissaukee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.43604, -85.25704
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2005)
Projected traffic200 by 2027
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dickerson Road over Hopkins Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dickerson Road over Hopkins 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dickerson Road over Hopkins Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Dickerson Road over Hopkins Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dickerson Road over Hopkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.