US Bridges

Morgan Mills Ave over Wabasis Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.30 MI N of 12 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000005148

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Mills Ave over Wabasis Creek is a steel culvert carrying Morgan Mills Ave over Wabasis Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 257 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2023. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMorgan Mills Ave
CrossesWabasis Creek
Location0.30 MI N of 12 Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.15338, -85.33002
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic257 (2003)
Projected traffic440 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Morgan Mills Ave over Wabasis Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan Mills Ave over Wabasis 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Morgan Mills Ave over Wabasis Creek carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Morgan Mills Ave over Wabasis Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Morgan Mills Ave over Wabasis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.