Charles Road over Prairie Creek
FairIonia County, Michigan · 4.0 Miles North of Muir · Structure no. 000000000004093
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 159
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Charles Road over Prairie Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Charles Road over Prairie Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2028. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Charles Road over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Charles Road over Prairie 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 Charles Road over Prairie Creek carry?
About 159 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Charles Road over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Charles Road over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.