US Bridges

Jefferson Street over Big Creek

Good

Mecosta County, Michigan · Village of Morley · Structure no. 000000000006786

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,081
1995 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Street over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson Street over Big Creek in Mecosta County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,081 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,550 by 2015. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJefferson Street
CrossesBig Creek
LocationVillage of Morley
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.48963, -85.44886
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,081 (1995)
Projected traffic5,550 by 2015
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Jefferson Street over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Street over Big 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson Street over Big Creek carry?

About 3,081 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Jefferson Street over Big Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m).

Who owns Jefferson Street over Big Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.