US Bridges

Buckeye Road over Silver Creek

Fair

Hillsdale County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Crampton · Structure no. 000000000003323

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckeye Road over Silver Creek is a steel culvert carrying Buckeye Road over Silver Creek in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckeye Road
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Crampton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsdale County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.72399, -84.57142
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic44 (2014)
Projected traffic72 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Buckeye Road over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckeye Road over Silver 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Buckeye Road over Silver Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Buckeye Road over Silver Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Buckeye Road over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.