US Bridges

Dildine Road over Bellamy Creek

Fair

Ionia County, Michigan · 1.5 MI N 3.0 MI W Ofionia · Structure no. 000000000004064

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dildine Road over Bellamy Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Dildine Road over Bellamy Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2028. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDildine Road
CrossesBellamy Creek
Location1.5 MI N 3.0 MI W Ofionia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIonia County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.00914, -85.15525
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2008)
Projected traffic34 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Dildine Road over Bellamy Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dildine Road over Bellamy 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 Dildine Road over Bellamy Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Dildine Road over Bellamy Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Dildine Road over Bellamy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.