H Drive South over Nottawa Creek
PoorPosted for loadCalhoun County, Michigan · 7 MI N of Tekonsha · Structure no. 000000000001362
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 61
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
H Drive South over Nottawa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H Drive South over Nottawa Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 61 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2024. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was H Drive South over Nottawa Creek built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is H Drive South over Nottawa Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does H Drive South over Nottawa Creek carry?
About 61 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is H Drive South over Nottawa Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns H Drive South over Nottawa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.