US Bridges

Narrow Lake Road over Battle Creek River

Fair

Eaton County, Michigan · 8 Miles E of Olivet · Structure no. 000000000002355

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
953
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Narrow Lake Road over Battle Creek River is a steel culvert carrying Narrow Lake Road over Battle Creek River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 953 vehicles a day, projected to reach 840 by 2013. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNarrow Lake Road
CrossesBattle Creek River
Location8 Miles E of Olivet
RouteCounty Highway 2361
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.45489, -84.77726
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic953 (2009)
Projected traffic840 by 2013
Trucks0%
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 Narrow Lake Road over Battle Creek River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Narrow Lake Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Narrow Lake Road over Battle Creek River carry?

About 953 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Narrow Lake Road over Battle Creek River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Narrow Lake Road over Battle Creek River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.