US Bridges

East State Road over Butler Creek

Good

Barry County, Michigan · 250 Ft E of Wilson Street · Structure no. 000000000013930

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,340
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East State Road over Butler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East State Road over Butler Creek in Barry County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long.

CarriesEast State Road
CrossesButler Creek
Location250 Ft E of Wilson Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.65361, -85.27927
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,340 (2015)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 East State Road over Butler Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is East State Road over Butler 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 2024.

How much traffic does East State Road over Butler Creek carry?

About 3,340 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East State Road over Butler Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns East State Road over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.