US Bridges

121st Avenue over Dumont Creek

Good

Allegan County, Michigan · 425 East of 36th Street · Structure no. 000000000014728

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

121st Avenue over Dumont Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 121st Avenue over Dumont Creek in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 132 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries121st Avenue
CrossesDumont Creek
Location425 East of 36th Street
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates42.57131, -85.89695
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2024)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks2%
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

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 121st Avenue over Dumont Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 121st Avenue over Dumont 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 121st Avenue over Dumont Creek carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 121st Avenue over Dumont Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns 121st Avenue over Dumont Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.