US Bridges

US-31 over Ox Creek

Good

Berrien County, Michigan · Sec 23 T4S R18W · Structure no. 000000000014512

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,841
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-31 over Ox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-31 over Ox Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9,841 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,318 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long.

CarriesUS-31
CrossesOx Creek
LocationSec 23 T4S R18W
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates42.10455, -86.37297
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,841 (2020)
Projected traffic11,318 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-31 over Ox Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-31 over Ox 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 US-31 over Ox Creek carry?

About 9,841 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-31 over Ox Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns US-31 over Ox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.