US Bridges

Pettis Ave over Honey Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.40 MI NW of Honey Creek · Structure no. 000000000005069

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,164
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pettis Ave over Honey Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pettis Ave over Honey Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 3,164 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,380 by 2025. 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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CarriesPettis Ave
CrossesHoney Creek
Location0.40 MI NW of Honey Creek
RouteCounty Highway 4157
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.96112, -85.48216
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,164 (2005)
Projected traffic5,380 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 Pettis Ave over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pettis Ave over Honey 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pettis Ave over Honey Creek carry?

About 3,164 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Pettis Ave over Honey Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Pettis Ave over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.