US Bridges

Matthews Road over Big Creek

Good

Eaton County, Michigan · 3 MI E of Olivet · Structure no. 000000000002434

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matthews Road over Big Creek is a steel culvert carrying Matthews Road over Big Creek in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2013. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMatthews Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location3 MI E of Olivet
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.45346, -84.85579
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2005)
Projected traffic200 by 2013
Trucks0%
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

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 Matthews Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matthews Road over Big 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Matthews Road over Big Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Matthews Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Matthews Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.