US Bridges

Cowman Road over Stougton Creek

Fair

Ionia County, Michigan · 0.25 MI W of Hubbardston · Structure no. 000000000004074

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowman Road over Stougton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cowman Road over Stougton Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2028. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCowman Road
CrossesStougton Creek
Location0.25 MI W of Hubbardston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIonia County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.10223, -84.8566
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2008)
Projected traffic118 by 2028
Trucks2%
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 Cowman Road over Stougton Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowman Road over Stougton 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 Cowman Road over Stougton Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cowman Road over Stougton Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m).

Who owns Cowman Road over Stougton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.