US Bridges

Monroe Street over Rum Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.14 MI N of Courtland ST · Structure no. 000000000005232

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Street over Rum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Monroe Street over Rum 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 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 900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,600 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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CarriesMonroe Street
CrossesRum Creek
Location0.14 MI N of Courtland ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.12395, -85.55817
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2004)
Projected traffic1,600 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 Monroe Street over Rum Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe 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 Monroe Street over Rum Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Monroe Street over Rum Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Monroe Street over Rum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.