US Bridges

Linco Road over Keelo Creek

Good

Berrien County, Michigan · 2 MI S of Stevensville · Structure no. 000000000013095

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,192
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linco Road over Keelo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Linco Road over Keelo 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 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 1,192 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2027. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLinco Road
CrossesKeelo Creek
Location2 MI S of Stevensville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.98548, -86.52497
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 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 traffic1,192 (2007)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Linco Road over Keelo Creek built?

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

What condition is Linco Road over Keelo 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Linco Road over Keelo Creek carry?

About 1,192 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Linco Road over Keelo Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns Linco Road over Keelo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.