US Bridges

Kurick Road over Betsie River

Poor

Manistee County, Michigan · 0.8 Miles S of CO Line · Structure no. 000000000006456

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kurick Road over Betsie River is a steel culvert carrying Kurick Road over Betsie River in Manistee County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 760 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2023. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKurick Road
CrossesBetsie River
Location0.8 Miles S of CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 5159
CountyManistee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.50142, -85.97921
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2003)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2023
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 Kurick Road over Betsie River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kurick Road over Betsie River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Kurick Road over Betsie River carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Kurick Road over Betsie River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Kurick Road over Betsie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.