US Bridges

Cloverdale Road over High Bank Creek

Poor

Barry County, Michigan · 0.75 MI W of North Ave · Structure no. 000000000000561

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
197
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cloverdale Road over High Bank Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cloverdale Road over High Bank Creek in Barry County, Michigan. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 125 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 197 vehicles a day, projected to reach 305 by 2023. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCloverdale Road
CrossesHigh Bank Creek
Location0.75 MI W of North Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.5373, -85.20593
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2003)
Projected traffic305 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cloverdale Road over High Bank Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Cloverdale Road over High Bank Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Cloverdale Road over High Bank Creek carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Cloverdale Road over High Bank Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Cloverdale Road over High Bank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.