US Bridges

6 MI Road over Nottawa Creek

FairPosted for load

Calhoun County, Michigan · Burlington Twp Sec 19 · Structure no. 000000000001313

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
657
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6 MI Road over Nottawa Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 6 MI Road over Nottawa Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 657 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,176 by 2023. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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Carries6 MI Road
CrossesNottawa Creek
LocationBurlington Twp Sec 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.11584, -85.17731
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic657 (1995)
Projected traffic1,176 by 2023
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 6 MI Road over Nottawa Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6 MI Road over Nottawa 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 6 MI Road over Nottawa Creek carry?

About 657 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 6 MI Road over Nottawa Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 6 MI Road over Nottawa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.