US Bridges

19 Mile Road over Black Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 200 Ft E of Penny Ave · Structure no. 000000000005175

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19 Mile Road over Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 19 Mile Road over Black Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2025. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries19 Mile Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location200 Ft E of Penny Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.24993, -85.39103
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating87.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2005)
Projected traffic340 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 19 Mile Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19 Mile Road over Black 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 19 Mile Road over Black Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is 19 Mile Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns 19 Mile Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.