US Bridges

Business Park Drv over Mitchell Creek

Fair

Grand Traverse County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of Traverse City · Structure no. 000000000013287

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
988
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Business Park Drv over Mitchell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Business Park Drv over Mitchell Creek in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 988 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.2 mi (319 km).

Location

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CarriesBusiness Park Drv
CrossesMitchell Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Traverse City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrand Traverse County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.74113, -85.55159
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic988 (2019)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2030
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.2 mi (319 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 Business Park Drv over Mitchell Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Business Park Drv over Mitchell 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Business Park Drv over Mitchell Creek carry?

About 988 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Business Park Drv over Mitchell Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m).

Who owns Business Park Drv over Mitchell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.