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Lakeshore Drive over Plummers Creek

Good

Allegan County, Michigan · Ganges Twp Sec 8 · Structure no. 000000000013537

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
818
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore Drive over Plummers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lakeshore Drive over Plummers Creek in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 818 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,340 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeshore Drive
CrossesPlummers Creek
LocationGanges Twp Sec 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.56603, -86.22925
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic818 (2008)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Lakeshore Drive over Plummers Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeshore Drive over Plummers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Lakeshore Drive over Plummers Creek carry?

About 818 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Lakeshore Drive over Plummers Creek?

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

Who owns Lakeshore Drive over Plummers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.