US Bridges

College Street over Indian Creek

Good

Eaton County, Michigan · East of Marshall RD · Structure no. 000000000013529

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Street over Indian Creek is a steel culvert carrying College Street over Indian Creek in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,380 by 2028. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

CarriesCollege Street
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationEast of Marshall RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.44322, -84.91858
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2008)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 College Street over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Street over Indian 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 College Street over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is College Street over Indian Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns College Street over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.