US Bridges

144th Ave over Small Creek

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · Approx 3/8MI W of 26th ST · Structure no. 000000000000298

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
344
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

144th Ave over Small Creek is a steel culvert carrying 144th Ave over Small 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 344 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2022. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries144th Ave
CrossesSmall Creek
LocationApprox 3/8MI W of 26th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.73943, -85.80904
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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic344 (2002)
Projected traffic688 by 2022
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 144th Ave over Small Creek built?

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

What condition is 144th Ave over Small 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 144th Ave over Small Creek carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 144th Ave over Small Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns 144th Ave over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.