US Bridges

Rogue River RD over Unnamed Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.20 MI W of Packer Drive · Structure no. 000000000005151

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,646
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rogue River RD over Unnamed Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rogue River RD over Unnamed Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,646 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2024. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRogue River RD
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.20 MI W of Packer Drive
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.07353, -85.59464
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,646 (2004)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2024
Trucks3%
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 Rogue River RD over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rogue River RD over Unnamed 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rogue River RD over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 5,646 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rogue River RD over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Rogue River RD over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.