US Bridges

US-41 over Nelson Creek Buried

Good

Marquette County, Michigan · 4.9 MI NW of Alger Col · Structure no. 000000000006514

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,609
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over Nelson Creek Buried is a concrete culvert carrying US-41 over Nelson Creek Buried in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 3,609 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,297 by 2018. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long.

CarriesUS-41
CrossesNelson Creek Buried
Location4.9 MI NW of Alger Col
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates46.32035, -87.18684
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,609 (2007)
Projected traffic2,297 by 2018
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 over Nelson Creek Buried built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 over Nelson Creek Buried 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-41 over Nelson Creek Buried carry?

About 3,609 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-41 over Nelson Creek Buried?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-41 over Nelson Creek Buried?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.