US Bridges

Turner Avenue over Indian Mill Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 450 Ft South of Ann ST · Structure no. 000000000005095

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,251
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turner Avenue over Indian Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Turner Avenue over Indian Mill Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 10,251 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,348 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTurner Avenue
CrossesIndian Mill Creek
Location450 Ft South of Ann ST
RouteCity Street 2001
Coordinates42.99461, -85.67785
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,251 (2015)
Projected traffic11,348 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Turner Avenue over Indian Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turner Avenue over Indian Mill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Turner Avenue over Indian Mill Creek carry?

About 10,251 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Turner Avenue over Indian Mill Creek?

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

Who owns Turner Avenue over Indian Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.