US Bridges

Hart Drive over Sand Creek

Good

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · Alamo Twp Sec 22 · Structure no. 000000000013382

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
228
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hart Drive over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hart Drive over Sand 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 228 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2027. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHart Drive
CrossesSand Creek
LocationAlamo Twp Sec 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.36619, -85.70057
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2006)
Projected traffic300 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hart Drive over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hart Drive over Sand 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hart Drive over Sand Creek carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hart Drive over Sand Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Hart Drive over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.