US Bridges

Lennon Road over Rush Bed Creek

Good

Shiawassee County, Michigan · Venice Twp Sec 21 · Structure no. 000000000012974

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
304
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lennon Road over Rush Bed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lennon Road over Rush Bed Creek in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 304 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLennon Road
CrossesRush Bed Creek
LocationVenice Twp Sec 21
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.98491, -83.9944
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2011)
Projected traffic452 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Lennon Road over Rush Bed Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lennon Road over Rush Bed 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 Lennon Road over Rush Bed Creek carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lennon Road over Rush Bed Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns Lennon Road over Rush Bed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.