US Bridges

Deer Run over Flowerfield Creek

Good

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 0.9MI S 1.5MI W/Schoolcra · Structure no. 000000000012648

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Run over Flowerfield Creek is a wood or timber culvert carrying Deer Run over Flowerfield Creek in Kalamazoo 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 275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 850 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

CarriesDeer Run
CrossesFlowerfield Creek
Location0.9MI S 1.5MI W/Schoolcra
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.08472, -85.66306
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2007)
Projected traffic850 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.3 mi (126 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 Deer Run over Flowerfield Creek built?

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

What condition is Deer Run over Flowerfield 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Deer Run over Flowerfield Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Deer Run over Flowerfield Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns Deer Run over Flowerfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.