US Bridges

Roberts Road over Tupper Creek

Fair

Ionia County, Michigan · 0.125 MI E of Lake Odessa · Structure no. 000000000004082

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
193
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roberts Road over Tupper Creek is a steel culvert carrying Roberts Road over Tupper Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2028. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoberts Road
CrossesTupper Creek
Location0.125 MI E of Lake Odessa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIonia County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.77651, -85.12562
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2008)
Projected traffic225 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Roberts Road over Tupper Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roberts Road over Tupper 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 Roberts Road over Tupper Creek carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Roberts Road over Tupper Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Roberts Road over Tupper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.