US Bridges

Hall Street over Tallman Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 90FT N of Butterworth DR · Structure no. 000000000013848

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hall Street over Tallman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hall Street over Tallman Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHall Street
CrossesTallman Creek
Location90FT N of Butterworth DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.93931, -85.7594
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2015)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 Hall Street over Tallman Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hall Street over Tallman 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hall Street over Tallman Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hall Street over Tallman Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long.

Who owns Hall Street over Tallman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.