US Bridges

Jefferson Road over Pine Creek

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · E of 21st Street · Structure no. 000000000000169

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,806
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Road over Pine Creek is a steel culvert carrying Jefferson Road over Pine Creek in Allegan 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 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 1,806 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,612 by 2023. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Road
CrossesPine Creek
LocationE of 21st Street
RouteCounty Highway 367
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.45635, -85.73546
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,806 (2003)
Projected traffic3,612 by 2023
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Jefferson Road over Pine Creek built?

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

What condition is Jefferson Road over Pine 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson Road over Pine Creek carry?

About 1,806 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Road over Pine Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Jefferson Road over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.