US Bridges

Coates Highway over Arquilla Creek

Fair

Manistee County, Michigan · 740 Ft N of Coates HWY · Structure no. 000000000014025

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
249
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coates Highway over Arquilla Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Coates Highway over Arquilla Creek in Manistee County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 249 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCoates Highway
CrossesArquilla Creek
Location740 Ft N of Coates HWY
RouteCounty Highway 5195
Coordinates44.28914, -85.83128
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2015)
Projected traffic303 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Coates Highway over Arquilla Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coates Highway over Arquilla 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 Coates Highway over Arquilla Creek carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coates Highway over Arquilla Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Coates Highway over Arquilla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.