US Bridges

Greggs Crossing RD over High Banks Creek

Fair

Barry County, Michigan · 0.45 MI E of Morgan RD · Structure no. 000000000014016

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greggs Crossing RD over High Banks Creek is a steel culvert carrying Greggs Crossing RD 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreggs Crossing RD
CrossesHigh Banks Creek
Location0.45 MI E of Morgan RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarry County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.61067, -85.17436
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 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 traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Greggs Crossing RD over High Banks Creek built?

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

What condition is Greggs Crossing RD 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 Greggs Crossing RD over High Banks Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Greggs Crossing RD over High Banks Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns Greggs Crossing RD over High Banks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.