US Bridges

Flat River Drive over Mill Race

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.25 MI N of Burroughs ST · Structure no. 000000000005089

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,667
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flat River Drive over Mill Race is a concrete culvert carrying Flat River Drive over Mill Race in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,667 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,530 by 2024. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFlat River Drive
CrossesMill Race
Location0.25 MI N of Burroughs ST
RouteCounty Highway 4194
Coordinates42.96407, -85.32901
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,667 (2004)
Projected traffic4,530 by 2024
Trucks5%
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 Flat River Drive over Mill Race built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flat River Drive over Mill Race 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 Flat River Drive over Mill Race carry?

About 2,667 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Flat River Drive over Mill Race?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m).

Who owns Flat River Drive over Mill Race?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.