V Avenue over Little Portage Creek
GoodKalamazoo County, Michigan · 1 MI N 0.2 MI W of Fulton · Structure no. 000000000004660
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
V Avenue over Little Portage Creek is a concrete culvert carrying V Avenue over Little Portage Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2027. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was V Avenue over Little Portage Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is V Avenue over Little Portage 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does V Avenue over Little Portage Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is V Avenue over Little Portage Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m).
Who owns V Avenue over Little Portage Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.