US Bridges

Goodwin Road over Libhart Creek

Fair

Ionia County, Michigan · 2.0 MI E 3.0 MI S Ionia · Structure no. 000000000004087

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodwin Road over Libhart Creek is a steel culvert carrying Goodwin 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodwin Road
CrossesLibhart Creek
Location2.0 MI E 3.0 MI S Ionia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIonia County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.9147, -85.00618
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2008)
Projected traffic130 by 2028
Trucks16%
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 Goodwin Road over Libhart Creek built?

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

What condition is Goodwin Road over Libhart 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 Goodwin Road over Libhart Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Goodwin Road over Libhart Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Goodwin Road over Libhart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.