US Bridges

Kruger Road over Dowling Creek

Good

Berrien County, Michigan · 3 MI NE of Three Oaks · Structure no. 000000000000960

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kruger Road over Dowling Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kruger Road over Dowling Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 257 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2027. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesKruger Road
CrossesDowling Creek
Location3 MI NE of Three Oaks
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.81288, -86.5523
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2007)
Projected traffic380 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Kruger Road over Dowling Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kruger Road over Dowling 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Kruger Road over Dowling Creek carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kruger Road over Dowling Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Kruger Road over Dowling Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.