US Bridges

John Beers RD over Big Meadow Drain

Good

Berrien County, Michigan · 0.25 MI E of Hollywood RD · Structure no. 000000000014316

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Beers RD over Big Meadow Drain is a concrete culvert carrying John Beers RD over Big Meadow Drain in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long.

CarriesJohn Beers RD
CrossesBig Meadow Drain
Location0.25 MI E of Hollywood RD
RouteCounty Highway 1150
Coordinates42.01467, -86.45099
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 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 traffic4,700 (2019)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 John Beers RD over Big Meadow Drain built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Beers RD over Big Meadow Drain 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 John Beers RD over Big Meadow Drain carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is John Beers RD over Big Meadow Drain?

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

Who owns John Beers RD over Big Meadow Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.