US Bridges

Vinton Ave over Unnamed Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of 11 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000005172

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
972
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vinton Ave over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Vinton Ave over Unnamed Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 972 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,650 by 2024. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVinton Ave
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.1 MI N of 11 Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.13243, -85.68031
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic972 (2004)
Projected traffic1,650 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 Vinton Ave over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vinton Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Vinton Ave over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 972 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Vinton Ave over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Vinton Ave over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.