US Bridges

W Drive North over Indian Creek

PoorPosted for load

Calhoun County, Michigan · 10 MI N of Marshall · Structure no. 000000000001366

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Drive North over Indian Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying W Drive North over Indian Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2024. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW Drive North
CrossesIndian Creek
Location10 MI N of Marshall
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.41408, -84.94059
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (1994)
Projected traffic60 by 2024
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$249,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Drive North over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Drive North over Indian 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 W Drive North over Indian Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is W Drive North over Indian Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns W Drive North over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.