US Bridges

Riverside Drive over Libhart Creek

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Ionia County, Michigan · 0.7 MI W Vill Lmts Lyons · Structure no. 000000000004026

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,393
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Drive over Libhart Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Riverside Drive over Libhart Creek in Ionia 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 1,393 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,625 by 2034. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverside Drive
CrossesLibhart Creek
Location0.7 MI W Vill Lmts Lyons
RouteCounty Highway 3454
CountyIonia County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.97884, -84.97415
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,393 (2014)
Projected traffic1,625 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Riverside Drive over Libhart Creek built?

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

What condition is Riverside Drive over Libhart 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Riverside Drive over Libhart Creek carry?

About 1,393 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Drive over Libhart Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns Riverside Drive over Libhart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.