US Bridges

Ball Creek RD over Ball Creek

PoorPosted for load

Kent County, Michigan · 0.14 MI SE of Main ST · Structure no. 000000000005223

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).

Location

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CarriesBall Creek RD
CrossesBall Creek
Location0.14 MI SE of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.21617, -85.74911
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2004)
Projected traffic3,075 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 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.