US Bridges

Sheick Road over Sandy Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.15 MI S of Bluebush RD · Structure no. 000000000007393

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheick Road over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sheick Road over Sandy Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSheick Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.15 MI S of Bluebush RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.99426, -83.47244
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2016)
Projected traffic265 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Sheick Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheick Road over Sandy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sheick Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sheick Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Sheick Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.