US Bridges

Petersburg Road over Bear Swamp Creek

Good

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of Couper Road · Structure no. 000000000007380

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Petersburg Road over Bear Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Petersburg Road over Bear Swamp Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2027. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPetersburg Road
CrossesBear Swamp Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Couper Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.02522, -83.71335
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2007)
Projected traffic75 by 2027
Trucks10%
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 Petersburg Road over Bear Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Petersburg Road over Bear Swamp 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Petersburg Road over Bear Swamp Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Petersburg Road over Bear Swamp Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns Petersburg Road over Bear Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.