US Bridges

M-6 WB over Buck Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · Byron Twp Sec 1 · Structure no. 000000000012900

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
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 WB over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-6 WB over Buck Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 26,271 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,200 by 2020. The structure is 512 ft (156 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesM-6 WB
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationByron Twp Sec 1
RouteState Highway 6
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.84895, -85.66867
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length512 ft (156 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,271 (2007)
Projected traffic49,200 by 2020
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-6 WB over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-6 WB over Buck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does M-6 WB over Buck Creek carry?

About 26,271 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M-6 WB over Buck Creek?

The structure is 512 ft (156 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns M-6 WB over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.