Dewey RD over Bear Creek
FairShiawassee County, Michigan · 3.5 MI SE of Ovid · Structure no. 000000000009847
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 128
- 1992 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dewey RD over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Dewey RD over Bear Creek in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 6 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2012. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dewey RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dewey RD over Bear 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Dewey RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 128 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Dewey RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns Dewey RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.