US Bridges

4 Mile RD over No Name Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.25 MI W of Fruit Ridge · Structure no. 000000000005023

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,547
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4 Mile RD over No Name Creek is a steel culvert carrying 4 Mile RD over No Name Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,547 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,330 by 2024. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries4 Mile RD
CrossesNo Name Creek
Location0.25 MI W of Fruit Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 2001
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.0306, -85.76845
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,547 (2004)
Projected traffic4,330 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 4 Mile RD over No Name Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4 Mile RD over No Name Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does 4 Mile RD over No Name Creek carry?

About 2,547 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is 4 Mile RD over No Name Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns 4 Mile RD over No Name Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.