US Bridges

Kennedy Road over Batteese Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Michigan · 0.8 M S 3.4 M W of Munith · Structure no. 000000000004509

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
429
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy Road over Batteese Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Kennedy Road over Batteese Creek in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 91 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 429 vehicles a day, projected to reach 637 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKennedy Road
CrossesBatteese Creek
Location0.8 M S 3.4 M W of Munith
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38299, -84.31876
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic429 (2019)
Projected traffic637 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kennedy Road over Batteese Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Kennedy Road over Batteese 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Kennedy Road over Batteese Creek carry?

About 429 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Kennedy Road over Batteese Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy Road over Batteese Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.