US Bridges

Miller RD over Davis Creek

Good

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 0.75 MI W of Sprinkle RD · Structure no. 000000000014352

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,858
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller RD over Davis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Miller RD over Davis Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 7,858 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,037 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMiller RD
CrossesDavis Creek
Location0.75 MI W of Sprinkle RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.2667, -85.545
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,858 (2019)
Projected traffic9,037 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Miller RD over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller RD over Davis 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 2024.

How much traffic does Miller RD over Davis Creek carry?

About 7,858 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Miller RD over Davis Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Miller RD over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.