US Bridges

Shepherd RD over Childs Creek

Good

Isabella County, Michigan · Sec 16 & 17 Coe Twp · Structure no. 000000000013393

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,742
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shepherd RD over Childs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shepherd RD over Childs Creek in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,742 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,589 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesShepherd RD
CrossesChilds Creek
LocationSec 16 & 17 Coe Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.51092, -84.68739
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,742 (2005)
Projected traffic2,589 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Shepherd RD over Childs Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shepherd RD over Childs 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Shepherd RD over Childs Creek carry?

About 1,742 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Shepherd RD over Childs Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Shepherd RD over Childs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.