US Bridges

Mckeown Road over Cedar Creek

Good

Barry County, Michigan · 800 Ft S of M-79 · Structure no. 000000000014007

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckeown Road over Cedar Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Mckeown Road over Cedar 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMckeown Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location800 Ft S of M-79
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarry County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.60814, -85.236
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2037
Trucks0%
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 Mckeown Road over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is Mckeown Road over Cedar 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mckeown Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Mckeown Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mckeown Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.