US Bridges

Shuman Road over Sebewa Creek

Fair

Ionia County, Michigan · 1.5 Miles South of Sebewa · Structure no. 000000000004058

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shuman Road over Sebewa Creek is a steel culvert carrying Shuman Road over Sebewa Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesShuman Road
CrossesSebewa Creek
Location1.5 Miles South of Sebewa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIonia County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.77771, -84.95024
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2008)
Projected traffic86 by 2028
Trucks5%
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 Shuman Road over Sebewa Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shuman Road over Sebewa 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 Shuman Road over Sebewa Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shuman Road over Sebewa Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m).

Who owns Shuman Road over Sebewa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.