44th Street over Buck Creek
PoorKent County, Michigan · In Wyoming · Structure no. 000000000005252
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
44th Street over Buck Creek is a steel culvert carrying 44th Street over Buck Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3 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.
It carries about 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 44th Street over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is 44th Street over Buck 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 44th Street over Buck Creek carry?
About 35,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 44th Street over Buck Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).
Who owns 44th Street over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.