US Bridges

14th Street over Miller Creek

Poor

Allegan County, Michigan · Approx 1/4MI S of 128th a · Structure no. 000000000000263

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th Street over Miller Creek is a steel culvert carrying 14th Street over Miller Creek in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2022. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries14th Street
CrossesMiller Creek
LocationApprox 1/4MI S of 128th a
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.61151, -85.6827
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2002)
Projected traffic200 by 2022
Trucks7%
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 14th Street over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 14th Street over Miller Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 14th Street over Miller Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns 14th Street over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.