US Bridges

Pratt RD over Honey Creek

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Scio Twp Sec 14 & 23 · Structure no. 000000000011025

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pratt RD over Honey Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Pratt RD over Honey Creek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 421 by 2026. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPratt RD
CrossesHoney Creek
LocationScio Twp Sec 14 & 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashtenaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.29939, -83.81813
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2006)
Projected traffic421 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pratt RD over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pratt RD over Honey 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pratt RD over Honey Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pratt RD over Honey Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pratt RD over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.