US Bridges

Peck Lake Road over Libhart Creek

Poor

Ionia County, Michigan · 4.0 MI S 0.5 MI E Ionia · Structure no. 000000000004083

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peck Lake Road over Libhart Creek is a steel culvert carrying Peck Lake Road over Libhart Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 128 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2028. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPeck Lake Road
CrossesLibhart Creek
Location4.0 MI S 0.5 MI E Ionia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIonia County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.90039, -85.03819
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2008)
Projected traffic149 by 2028
Trucks17%
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 Peck Lake Road over Libhart Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peck Lake Road over Libhart Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Peck Lake Road over Libhart Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Peck Lake Road over Libhart Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Peck Lake Road over Libhart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.