US Bridges

20 Mile RD over Walter Creek Drain

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 200 Ft E of Tyrone Ave · Structure no. 000000000005037

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
676
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

20 Mile RD over Walter Creek Drain is a concrete culvert carrying 20 Mile RD over Walter Creek Drain in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 676 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,007 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries20 Mile RD
CrossesWalter Creek Drain
Location200 Ft E of Tyrone Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.26344, -85.7313
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2021)
Projected traffic1,007 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 20 Mile RD over Walter Creek Drain built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20 Mile RD over Walter Creek Drain 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 2024.

How much traffic does 20 Mile RD over Walter Creek Drain carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 20 Mile RD over Walter Creek Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns 20 Mile RD over Walter Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.