Alpine Ave over Unnamed Creek
FairKent County, Michigan · 200 Ft S of 12 Mile Road · Structure no. 000000000005046
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,436
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alpine Ave over Unnamed Creek is a steel culvert carrying Alpine Ave over Unnamed Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 69 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 4,436 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,540 by 2024. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alpine Ave over Unnamed Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Alpine Ave over Unnamed 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 Alpine Ave over Unnamed Creek carry?
About 4,436 vehicles per day (2004 count).
How long is Alpine Ave over Unnamed Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns Alpine Ave over Unnamed Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.