US Bridges

Ke Road over Big Garlic River

Good

Marquette County, Michigan · 0.35 MI NE of HWY 550 · Structure no. 000000000006598

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ke Road over Big Garlic River is a concrete culvert carrying Ke Road over Big Garlic River in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKe Road
CrossesBig Garlic River
Location0.35 MI NE of HWY 550
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarquette County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.7026, -87.57346
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$75,000 (2050 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ke Road over Big Garlic River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ke Road over Big Garlic River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ke Road over Big Garlic River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ke Road over Big Garlic River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m).

Who owns Ke Road over Big Garlic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.