US Bridges

Campbell Road over Duck Creek

Fair

Ionia County, Michigan · 0.25 MI E 2.0 MI S Clarks · Structure no. 000000000004056

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campbell Road over Duck Creek is a steel culvert carrying Campbell Road over Duck Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCampbell Road
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.25 MI E 2.0 MI S Clarks
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIonia County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.80579, -85.22958
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2008)
Projected traffic205 by 2028
Trucks10%
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 Campbell Road over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campbell Road over Duck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Campbell Road over Duck Creek carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Campbell Road over Duck Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Campbell Road over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.