US Bridges

G Avenue over Gull Creek

Good

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · Sec 31 Ross Twp · Structure no. 000000000013342

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,754
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

G Avenue over Gull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying G Avenue over Gull Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,754 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,280 by 2026. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesG Avenue
CrossesGull Creek
LocationSec 31 Ross Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.33565, -85.40115
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,754 (2006)
Projected traffic7,280 by 2026
Trucks3%
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 G Avenue over Gull Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is G Avenue over Gull 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 G Avenue over Gull Creek carry?

About 4,754 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is G Avenue over Gull Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns G Avenue over Gull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.