US Bridges

County HWY F41 over Van Etten Creek

Fair

Alcona County, Michigan · 1 MI S of Mikado · Structure no. 000000000000017

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,770
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY F41 over Van Etten Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County HWY F41 over Van Etten Creek in Alcona County, Michigan. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,770 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,740 by 2023. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY F41
CrossesVan Etten Creek
Location1 MI S of Mikado
RouteCounty Highway 167
CountyAlcona County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.57826, -83.42232
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,770 (2003)
Projected traffic3,740 by 2023
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 County HWY F41 over Van Etten Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY F41 over Van Etten 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County HWY F41 over Van Etten Creek carry?

About 2,770 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County HWY F41 over Van Etten Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns County HWY F41 over Van Etten Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.