US Bridges

Clyde Park Ave over Buck Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.25 Mile S of 76th ST · Structure no. 000000000005045

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,431
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clyde Park Ave over Buck Creek is a steel culvert carrying Clyde Park Ave over Buck Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 62 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,431 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,930 by 2023. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesClyde Park Ave
CrossesBuck Creek
Location0.25 Mile S of 76th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.82284, -85.68344
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,431 (2003)
Projected traffic10,930 by 2023
Trucks0%
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 Clyde Park Ave over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Clyde Park Ave 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 Clyde Park Ave over Buck Creek carry?

About 6,431 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Clyde Park Ave over Buck Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Clyde Park Ave over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.