US Bridges

Musgrove HWY over Sebewa Creek

Fair

Ionia County, Michigan · Sebewa Twp Sec 24 25 · Structure no. 000000000013386

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
441
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Musgrove HWY over Sebewa Creek is a steel culvert carrying Musgrove HWY over Sebewa Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 441 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 513 by 2027. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMusgrove HWY
CrossesSebewa Creek
LocationSebewa Twp Sec 24 25
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIonia County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.79939, -84.96241
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2023
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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 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 traffic441 (2007)
Projected traffic513 by 2027
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Musgrove HWY over Sebewa Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Musgrove HWY over Sebewa 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 2023.

How much traffic does Musgrove HWY over Sebewa Creek carry?

About 441 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Musgrove HWY over Sebewa Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Musgrove HWY over Sebewa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.