US Bridges

Minx Road over N Br Otter Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · 1.5 MI N of Yargerville · Structure no. 000000000007366

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minx Road over N Br Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Minx Road over N Br Otter Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMinx Road
CrossesN Br Otter Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Yargerville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.89052, -83.53403
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 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 traffic80 (2016)
Projected traffic92 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Minx Road over N Br Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minx Road over N Br Otter 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Minx Road over N Br Otter Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Minx Road over N Br Otter Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns Minx Road over N Br Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.