US Bridges

White Creek Ave over Duke Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.40 MI N of 18 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000005166

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,948
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Creek Ave over Duke Creek is a steel culvert carrying White Creek Ave over Duke Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 2,948 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWhite Creek Ave
CrossesDuke Creek
Location0.40 MI N of 18 Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.24062, -85.57126
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 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 traffic2,948 (2005)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 White Creek Ave over Duke Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Creek Ave over Duke 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 White Creek Ave over Duke Creek carry?

About 2,948 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is White Creek Ave over Duke Creek?

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

Who owns White Creek Ave over Duke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.