US Bridges

Lee Hill Road over Sucker Creek Drain

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 32 Wells Twp · Structure no. 000000000010664

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
285
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Hill Road over Sucker Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Hill Road over Sucker Creek Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 285 vehicles a day, projected to reach 515 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Hill Road
CrossesSucker Creek Drain
LocationSec 32 Wells Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.4183, -83.31555
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2009)
Projected traffic515 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$764,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Hill Road over Sucker Creek Drain built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Hill Road over Sucker Creek Drain 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Hill Road over Sucker Creek Drain carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Lee Hill Road over Sucker Creek Drain?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Hill Road over Sucker Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.