Veterans Memorial over Tallman Creek
GoodKent County, Michigan · 0.1 MI W of Riverbend · Structure no. 000000000013846
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 604
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Veterans Memorial over Tallman Creek is a concrete slab carrying Veterans Memorial over Tallman Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 604 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Veterans Memorial over Tallman Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Veterans Memorial over Tallman 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Veterans Memorial over Tallman Creek carry?
About 604 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Veterans Memorial over Tallman Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Veterans Memorial over Tallman Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.