US Bridges

Maple Grove Road over High Banks Creek

Fair

Barry County, Michigan · 0.37MI E Charlton Park RD · Structure no. 000000000014012

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Grove Road over High Banks Creek is a steel culvert carrying Maple Grove Road over High Banks Creek in Barry County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Grove Road
CrossesHigh Banks Creek
Location0.37MI E Charlton Park RD
RouteCounty Highway 583
CountyBarry County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.5518, -85.20386
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic575 by 2037
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 Maple Grove Road over High Banks Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Grove Road over High Banks Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Maple Grove Road over High Banks Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Maple Grove Road over High Banks Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Maple Grove Road over High Banks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.