US Bridges

M-51 over Peavine Creek

Good

Cass County, Michigan · 4 MI S of Dowagiac · Structure no. 000000000013491

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,037
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-51 over Peavine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M-51 over Peavine Creek in Cass County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,037 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM-51
CrossesPeavine Creek
Location4 MI S of Dowagiac
RouteState Highway 51
CountyCass County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.93848, -86.16518
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,037 (2007)
Projected traffic7,100 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-51 over Peavine Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-51 over Peavine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does M-51 over Peavine Creek carry?

About 6,037 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is M-51 over Peavine Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns M-51 over Peavine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.