Rusco Street over Ball Creek Drain
FairKent County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of Ball Creek RD · Structure no. 000000000005180
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 365
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rusco Street over Ball Creek Drain is a steel culvert carrying Rusco Street over Ball Creek Drain in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 365 vehicles a day, projected to reach 620 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rusco Street over Ball Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rusco Street over Ball Creek Drain 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 Rusco Street over Ball Creek Drain carry?
About 365 vehicles per day (2005 count).
How long is Rusco Street over Ball Creek Drain?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns Rusco Street over Ball Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.