6 1/2 Mile Road over Barnum Creek
FairCalhoun County, Michigan · 6 MI S of Battle Creek · Structure no. 000000000001374
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 163
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
6 1/2 Mile Road over Barnum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 6 1/2 Mile Road over Barnum Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 120 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 163 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2024. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6 1/2 Mile Road over Barnum Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is 6 1/2 Mile Road over Barnum 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 2024.
How much traffic does 6 1/2 Mile Road over Barnum Creek carry?
About 163 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 6 1/2 Mile Road over Barnum Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 6 1/2 Mile Road over Barnum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.