US Bridges

US-24 over Little Lake Creek

Good

Monroe County, Michigan · 4.3 MI N Ohio State Line · Structure no. 000000000007118

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,265
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 over Little Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-24 over Little Lake Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7,265 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,355 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

CarriesUS-24
CrossesLittle Lake Creek
Location4.3 MI N Ohio State Line
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates41.77843, -83.51669
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,265 (2015)
Projected traffic8,355 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-24 over Little Lake Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-24 over Little Lake 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-24 over Little Lake Creek carry?

About 7,265 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-24 over Little Lake Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns US-24 over Little Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.