US Bridges

Gale Road over Willow Creek

Good

Ingham County, Michigan · 4.1 MI NW of Onondaga · Structure no. 000000000003912

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
313
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gale Road over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gale Road over Willow Creek in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 313 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGale Road
CrossesWillow Creek
Location4.1 MI NW of Onondaga
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.50027, -84.58107
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2013)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Gale Road over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gale Road over Willow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Gale Road over Willow Creek carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gale Road over Willow Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Gale Road over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.