US Bridges

Hooker Road over Rossman Creek

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · City of Allegan · Structure no. 000000000000313

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hooker Road over Rossman Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hooker Road over Rossman Creek in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2000. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHooker Road
CrossesRossman Creek
LocationCity of Allegan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.5219, -85.82214
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1997)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2000
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Hooker Road over Rossman Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hooker Road over Rossman 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 Hooker Road over Rossman Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hooker Road over Rossman Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns Hooker Road over Rossman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.