US Bridges

Grove Road over Stony Creek

Good

Clinton County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of Taft RD · Structure no. 000000000001952

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
234
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove Road over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grove Road over Stony Creek in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2037. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGrove Road
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Taft RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.96396, -84.62151
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2017)
Projected traffic348 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Grove Road over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grove Road over Stony 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Grove Road over Stony Creek carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Grove Road over Stony Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Grove Road over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.