US Bridges

CR 669 over Shalda Creek

Good

Leelanau County, Michigan · 0.24 MI N of M-22 · Structure no. 000000000014312

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 669 over Shalda Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 669 over Shalda Creek in Leelanau County, Michigan. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesCR 669
CrossesShalda Creek
Location0.24 MI N of M-22
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.92541, -85.87289
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 669 over Shalda Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 669 over Shalda 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 669 over Shalda Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 669 over Shalda Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns CR 669 over Shalda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.