US Bridges

9 Mile Road over E Br Little Muskegon Riv

Fair

Mecosta County, Michigan · 6 Miles West of Remus · Structure no. 000000000006761

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,287
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9 Mile Road over E Br Little Muskegon Riv is a concrete culvert carrying 9 Mile Road over E Br Little Muskegon Riv in Mecosta County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5 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 2,287 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,650 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries9 Mile Road
CrossesE Br Little Muskegon Riv
Location6 Miles West of Remus
RouteCounty Highway 5428
CountyMecosta County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.59787, -85.26031
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,287 (2019)
Projected traffic2,650 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 9 Mile Road over E Br Little Muskegon Riv built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9 Mile Road over E Br Little Muskegon Riv 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 9 Mile Road over E Br Little Muskegon Riv carry?

About 2,287 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 9 Mile Road over E Br Little Muskegon Riv?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns 9 Mile Road over E Br Little Muskegon Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.