US Bridges

S Avenue over Little Portage Creek

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · Climax Twp Sec 27&34 · Structure no. 000000000012885

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Avenue over Little Portage Creek is a steel culvert carrying S Avenue over Little Portage Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2027. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Avenue
CrossesLittle Portage Creek
LocationClimax Twp Sec 27&34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.17269, -85.33673
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2007)
Projected traffic675 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S Avenue over Little Portage Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Avenue over Little Portage 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S Avenue over Little Portage Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Avenue over Little Portage Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S Avenue over Little Portage Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.