US Bridges

Leisure Creek Drv over Plaster Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.20 MI N of 68th ST · Structure no. 000000000005142

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leisure Creek Drv over Plaster Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Leisure Creek Drv over Plaster Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2026. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesLeisure Creek Drv
CrossesPlaster Creek
Location0.20 MI N of 68th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.84493, -85.59484
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic540 (2006)
Projected traffic920 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Leisure Creek Drv over Plaster Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leisure Creek Drv over Plaster 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Leisure Creek Drv over Plaster Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Leisure Creek Drv over Plaster Creek?

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

Who owns Leisure Creek Drv over Plaster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.