6th Street over Flowerfield Creek
FairKalamazoo County, Michigan · 3MI W 1.5MI S/Schoolcraft · Structure no. 000000000004655
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 20 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th Street over Flowerfield Creek is a wood or timber culvert carrying 6th Street over Flowerfield Creek in Kalamazoo 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 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6th Street over Flowerfield Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6th Street over Flowerfield 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does 6th Street over Flowerfield Creek carry?
About 63 vehicles per day (2007 count).
How long is 6th Street over Flowerfield Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m).
Who owns 6th Street over Flowerfield Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.