US Bridges

32nd Street over Whiskey Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.5 MI W of East Paris Av · Structure no. 000000000005225

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,333
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd Street over Whiskey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 32nd Street over Whiskey Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 7,333 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,490 by 2023. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries32nd Street
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location0.5 MI W of East Paris Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.90525, -85.57962
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,333 (2003)
Projected traffic10,490 by 2023
Trucks10%
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

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 32nd Street over Whiskey Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32nd Street over Whiskey 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 32nd Street over Whiskey Creek carry?

About 7,333 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 32nd Street over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns 32nd Street over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.