US Bridges

6 Mile Road over Laubach County Drain

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.15 MI E of Kenowa Ave · Structure no. 000000000005084

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,711
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6 Mile Road over Laubach County Drain is a concrete culvert carrying 6 Mile Road over Laubach County Drain in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,711 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,910 by 2024. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries6 Mile Road
CrossesLaubach County Drain
Location0.15 MI E of Kenowa Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.05981, -85.78561
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,711 (2004)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 6 Mile Road over Laubach County Drain built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6 Mile Road over Laubach County 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 2023.

How much traffic does 6 Mile Road over Laubach County Drain carry?

About 1,711 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is 6 Mile Road over Laubach County Drain?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 6 Mile Road over Laubach County Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.