US Bridges

M-15 over Kearsley Creek

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 2.7 MI NE of Oakland Col · Structure no. 000000000002609

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,742
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-15 over Kearsley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M-15 over Kearsley Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 14,742 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,376 by 2018. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-15
CrossesKearsley Creek
Location2.7 MI NE of Oakland Col
RouteState Highway 15
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.90811, -83.50109
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,742 (2007)
Projected traffic19,376 by 2018
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-15 over Kearsley Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-15 over Kearsley Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does M-15 over Kearsley Creek carry?

About 14,742 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M-15 over Kearsley Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns M-15 over Kearsley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.