US Bridges

US Turnpike over Mouillee Creek

Good

Monroe County, Michigan · 1.25 MI SW of County Line · Structure no. 000000000007279

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,768
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Turnpike over Mouillee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Turnpike over Mouillee Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,768 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,033 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS Turnpike
CrossesMouillee Creek
Location1.25 MI SW of County Line
RouteCounty Highway 5885
Coordinates42.02689, -83.22506
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,768 (2017)
Projected traffic2,033 by 2037
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 US Turnpike over Mouillee Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Turnpike over Mouillee 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US Turnpike over Mouillee Creek carry?

About 1,768 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US Turnpike over Mouillee Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US Turnpike over Mouillee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.