US Bridges

76th Street over Buck Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 300 Ft E of Clyde Park · Structure no. 000000000005012

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,372
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

76th Street over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 76th Street over Buck Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,372 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,685 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries76th Street
CrossesBuck Creek
Location300 Ft E of Clyde Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.82638, -85.68224
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,372 (2019)
Projected traffic16,685 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 76th Street over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 76th Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 76th Street over Buck Creek carry?

About 12,372 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 76th Street over Buck Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns 76th Street over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.