US Bridges

Vernon Road over Walker Creek

Good

Isabella County, Michigan · 0.2M E SW Cor Sec 35 T16N · Structure no. 000000000004290

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vernon Road over Walker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Vernon Road over Walker Creek in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2022. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVernon Road
CrossesWalker Creek
Location0.2M E SW Cor Sec 35 T16N
RouteCounty Highway 3774
CountyIsabella County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.72653, -85.00367
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2002)
Projected traffic180 by 2022
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Vernon Road over Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vernon Road over Walker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Vernon Road over Walker Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Vernon Road over Walker Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns Vernon Road over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.