US Bridges

13 Mile RD over Nash Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.35 MI W of Phelps Ave · Structure no. 000000000005032

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,386
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13 Mile RD over Nash Creek is a steel culvert carrying 13 Mile RD over Nash Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,386 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,760 by 2025. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries13 Mile RD
CrossesNash Creek
Location0.35 MI W of Phelps Ave
RouteCounty Highway 4170
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.1606, -85.73779
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic3,386 (2005)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 13 Mile RD over Nash Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13 Mile RD over Nash 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 13 Mile RD over Nash Creek carry?

About 3,386 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is 13 Mile RD over Nash Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns 13 Mile RD over Nash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.