US Bridges

Springdale RD over Dutchman Creek

Fair

Manistee County, Michigan · 1 Mile West of Copemish · Structure no. 000000000006457

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
899
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springdale RD over Dutchman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Springdale RD over Dutchman Creek in Manistee County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 899 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2018. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringdale RD
CrossesDutchman Creek
Location1 Mile West of Copemish
RouteCounty Highway 5180
CountyManistee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.48478, -85.95522
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic899 (1997)
Projected traffic950 by 2018
Trucks10%
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 Springdale RD over Dutchman Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springdale RD over Dutchman 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Springdale RD over Dutchman Creek carry?

About 899 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Springdale RD over Dutchman Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Springdale RD over Dutchman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.