US Bridges

Pokagon RD over Pokagon Creek

Poor

Cass County, Michigan · Pokagon Twp Sec 28/33 · Structure no. 000000000013584

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,590
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pokagon RD over Pokagon Creek is a wood or timber culvert carrying Pokagon RD over Pokagon Creek in Cass County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 2,590 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,488 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPokagon RD
CrossesPokagon Creek
LocationPokagon Twp Sec 28/33
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCass County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.91267, -86.17236
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,590 (2009)
Projected traffic3,488 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pokagon RD over Pokagon Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pokagon RD over Pokagon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pokagon RD over Pokagon Creek carry?

About 2,590 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pokagon RD over Pokagon Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Pokagon RD over Pokagon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.