US Bridges

Dexter-Ann Arbr RD over Honey Creek

PoorPosted for load

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Scio Twp Sec 22 · Structure no. 000000000014363

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,651
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dexter-Ann Arbr RD over Honey Creek is a steel culvert carrying Dexter-Ann Arbr RD over Honey Creek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,651 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,649 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDexter-Ann Arbr RD
CrossesHoney Creek
LocationScio Twp Sec 22
RouteCounty Highway 8145
CountyWashtenaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.296, -83.82052
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,651 (2017)
Projected traffic7,649 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Dexter-Ann Arbr RD over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dexter-Ann Arbr RD over Honey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Dexter-Ann Arbr RD over Honey Creek carry?

About 6,651 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Dexter-Ann Arbr RD over Honey Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Dexter-Ann Arbr RD over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.