US Bridges

Mccamly Street over Battle Creek River

Fair

Calhoun County, Michigan · In Battle Creek · Structure no. 000000000001404

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccamly Street over Battle Creek River is a concrete culvert carrying Mccamly Street over Battle Creek River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 121 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 6 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 7,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,700 by 2026. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMccamly Street
CrossesBattle Creek River
LocationIn Battle Creek
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.32163, -85.18294
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2006)
Projected traffic8,700 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccamly Street over Battle Creek River built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Mccamly Street over Battle Creek River 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 Mccamly Street over Battle Creek River carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Mccamly Street over Battle Creek River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m).

Who owns Mccamly Street over Battle Creek River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.