US Bridges

Hastings Road over Duck Creek

Good

Ionia County, Michigan · 7.3 MI W Vill Lake Odessa · Structure no. 000000000004037

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,430
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hastings Road over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hastings Road over Duck Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,430 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,965 by 2037. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesHastings Road
CrossesDuck Creek
Location7.3 MI W Vill Lake Odessa
RouteCounty Highway 3403
CountyIonia County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.78587, -85.29123
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,430 (2017)
Projected traffic2,965 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Hastings Road over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hastings Road over Duck 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 Hastings Road over Duck Creek carry?

About 2,430 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hastings Road over Duck Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m).

Who owns Hastings Road over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.