Ball Creek RD over Ball Creek
PoorPosted for loadKent County, Michigan · 0.30 MI NW of 17 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000005221
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2004 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ball Creek RD over Ball Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ball Creek RD over Ball Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,075 by 2024. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ball Creek RD over Ball Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ball Creek RD over Ball Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Ball Creek RD over Ball Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2004 count).
How long is Ball Creek RD over Ball Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ball Creek RD over Ball Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.