US Bridges

Red Pine Drive over Spring Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.90 MI S of 20 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000005044

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
981
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Pine Drive over Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying Red Pine Drive over Spring Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 981 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,670 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Pine Drive
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.90 MI S of 20 Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.25221, -85.69535
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic981 (2005)
Projected traffic1,670 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 Red Pine Drive over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Pine Drive over Spring 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 2024.

How much traffic does Red Pine Drive over Spring Creek carry?

About 981 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Red Pine Drive over Spring Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Red Pine Drive over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.