US Bridges

141st Avenue over Black Creek

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · Overisel Twp Sec 24 · Structure no. 000000000000285

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

141st Avenue over Black Creek is a steel culvert carrying 141st Avenue over Black Creek in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2022. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries141st Avenue
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationOverisel Twp Sec 24
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.71677, -85.91704
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2002)
Projected traffic250 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 141st Avenue over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 141st Avenue over Black 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 141st Avenue over Black Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 141st Avenue over Black Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns 141st Avenue over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.