US Bridges

Hoop and Holler RD over Merriweather Creek

Good

Ontonagon County, Michigan · 3 MI S of Merriweather · Structure no. 000000000008529

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoop and Holler RD over Merriweather Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hoop and Holler RD over Merriweather Creek in Ontonagon County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2017. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHoop and Holler RD
CrossesMerriweather Creek
Location3 MI S of Merriweather
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.56687, -89.63395
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1997)
Projected traffic150 by 2017
Trucks—
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 Hoop and Holler RD over Merriweather Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoop and Holler RD over Merriweather 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 Hoop and Holler RD over Merriweather Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Hoop and Holler RD over Merriweather Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hoop and Holler RD over Merriweather Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.