US Bridges

Woodcreek DR over Little Plaster Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 270 Ft W of Patterson Ave · Structure no. 000000000014379

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodcreek DR over Little Plaster Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Woodcreek DR over Little Plaster Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWoodcreek DR
CrossesLittle Plaster Creek
Location270 Ft W of Patterson Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.9168, -85.55027
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic115 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Woodcreek DR over Little Plaster Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodcreek DR over Little Plaster 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Woodcreek DR over Little Plaster Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Woodcreek DR over Little Plaster Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns Woodcreek DR over Little Plaster Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.