US Bridges

US-131 over Buck Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 1.4 MI S of Wyoming · Structure no. 000000000004939

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,220
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-131 over Buck Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 61,220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,917 by 2018. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-131
CrossesBuck Creek
Location1.4 MI S of Wyoming
RouteU.S. Route 131
Coordinates42.83564, -85.67644
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,220 (2007)
Projected traffic67,917 by 2018
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-131 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-131 over Buck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-131 over Buck Creek carry?

About 61,220 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-131 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns US-131 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.