16th Street over Miller Creek
PoorPosted for loadAllegan County, Michigan · Approx 0 20 MI S of 128th · Structure no. 000000000000204
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 178
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
16th Street over Miller Creek is a steel culvert carrying 16th Street over Miller Creek in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 2 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 356 by 2023. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 16th Street over Miller Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is 16th Street over Miller 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does 16th Street over Miller Creek carry?
About 178 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 16th Street over Miller Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).
Who owns 16th Street over Miller Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.