M-6 EB over Buck Creek
GoodKent County, Michigan · Byron Twp Sec 1 · Structure no. 000000000012893
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 512 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,271
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-6 EB over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-6 EB over Buck 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 26,271 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,355 by 2018. The structure is 512 ft (156 m) long and 73 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-6 EB over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-6 EB over Buck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does M-6 EB over Buck Creek carry?
About 26,271 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is M-6 EB over Buck Creek?
The structure is 512 ft (156 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns M-6 EB over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.