US Bridges

Hurd Road over Sandy Creek

Good

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.1 MI W of M 125 · Structure no. 000000000007357

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,090
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurd Road over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hurd Road over Sandy Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,253 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHurd Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.1 MI W of M 125
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.9598, -83.37762
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2018)
Projected traffic1,253 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hurd Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hurd Road over Sandy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hurd Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Hurd Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns Hurd Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.