US Bridges

Valley HWY over Fish Creek

Good

Eaton County, Michigan · 3 MI W of Charlotte · Structure no. 000000000002385

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley HWY over Fish Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Valley HWY over Fish Creek in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2013. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesValley HWY
CrossesFish Creek
Location3 MI W of Charlotte
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.58275, -84.90307
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2010)
Projected traffic120 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 Valley HWY over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley HWY over Fish 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Valley HWY over Fish Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Valley HWY over Fish Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Valley HWY over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.