US Bridges

North Sprinkle RD over Spring Brook

Good

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · Sec 19 Richland Twp · Structure no. 000000000012822

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,828
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Sprinkle RD over Spring Brook is a concrete culvert carrying North Sprinkle RD over Spring Brook in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,828 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,411 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Sprinkle RD
CrossesSpring Brook
LocationSec 19 Richland Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.36742, -85.52779
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic5,828 (2023)
Projected traffic6,411 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Sprinkle RD over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Sprinkle RD over Spring Brook 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 North Sprinkle RD over Spring Brook carry?

About 5,828 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Sprinkle RD over Spring Brook?

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

Who owns North Sprinkle RD over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.