US Bridges

Hibbard Road over Bear Creek

Good

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 3.4 M NW of Bennington · Structure no. 000000000009793

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
649
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hibbard Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hibbard Road over Bear Creek in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 649 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 965 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHibbard Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location3.4 M NW of Bennington
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.95581, -84.30159
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic649 (2011)
Projected traffic965 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hibbard Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hibbard Road over Bear 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hibbard Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 649 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hibbard Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hibbard Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.