US Bridges

Barger Road over Mud Creek

PoorPosted for load

Barry County, Michigan · 0.8 M N Thornapple Lk RD · Structure no. 000000000000566

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
746
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barger Road over Mud Creek is a steel culvert carrying Barger Road over Mud Creek in Barry County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 746 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,090 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBarger Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.8 M N Thornapple Lk RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarry County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.63601, -85.16012
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic746 (2005)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barger Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barger Road over Mud 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 Barger Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 746 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Barger Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns Barger Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.