US Bridges

Southgate DR CR El over Halfway Creek

Good

Marquette County, Michigan · Forsyth Twp Sec 21 · Structure no. 000000000014293

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southgate DR CR El over Halfway Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Southgate DR CR El over Halfway Creek in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouthgate DR CR El
CrossesHalfway Creek
LocationForsyth Twp Sec 21
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.2791, -87.43475
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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic230 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Southgate DR CR El over Halfway Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southgate DR CR El over Halfway Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Southgate DR CR El over Halfway Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Southgate DR CR El over Halfway Creek?

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

Who owns Southgate DR CR El over Halfway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.