US Bridges

Main Street over Rum Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.15 MI N of Courtland ST · Structure no. 000000000005231

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Rum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Main Street over Rum Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 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 4,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,300 by 2024. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain Street
CrossesRum Creek
Location0.15 MI N of Courtland ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.12342, -85.55954
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2004)
Projected traffic8,300 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 Main Street over Rum Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Rum 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 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Rum Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Main Street over Rum Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Main Street over Rum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.