US Bridges

Peach Ridge Ave over Nash Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.50 MI N of 12 MI Road · Structure no. 000000000005168

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
639
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peach Ridge Ave over Nash Creek is a steel culvert carrying Peach Ridge Ave over Nash 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 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 639 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2024. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPeach Ridge Ave
CrossesNash Creek
Location0.50 MI N of 12 MI Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.15388, -85.75002
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic639 (2004)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2024
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 Peach Ridge Ave over Nash Creek built?

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

What condition is Peach Ridge Ave over Nash 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 2023.

How much traffic does Peach Ridge Ave over Nash Creek carry?

About 639 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Peach Ridge Ave over Nash Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Peach Ridge Ave over Nash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.