US Bridges

Two Mile RD 9th over Big Creek

Good

Mecosta County, Michigan · Village of Morley · Structure no. 000000000013827

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Two Mile RD 9th over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Two Mile RD 9th over Big Creek in Mecosta County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTwo Mile RD 9th
CrossesBig Creek
LocationVillage of Morley
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.49719, -85.44975
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2012)
Projected traffic35 by 2032
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

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 Two Mile RD 9th over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Two Mile RD 9th 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 Two Mile RD 9th over Big Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Two Mile RD 9th over Big Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Two Mile RD 9th over Big Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.