US Bridges

Egner Street over Duke Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · .20 MI SW of Cedar Spring · Structure no. 000000000005162

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
282
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Egner Street over Duke Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Egner Street over Duke Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 282 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEgner Street
CrossesDuke Creek
Location.20 MI SW of Cedar Spring
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.25742, -85.5533
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2005)
Projected traffic480 by 2025
Trucks0%
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 Egner Street over Duke Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Egner Street over Duke 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Egner Street over Duke Creek carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Egner Street over Duke Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Egner Street over Duke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.