US Bridges

Route 374 over Crooked Creek

Good

Menominee County, Michigan · 9 MI E of Carney · Structure no. 000000000006822

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
288
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 374 over Crooked Creek is a steel culvert carrying Route 374 over Crooked Creek in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 288 vehicles a day, projected to reach 320 by 2019. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute 374
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location9 MI E of Carney
RouteCounty Highway 5575
Coordinates45.58724, -87.37488
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (1999)
Projected traffic320 by 2019
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

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 Route 374 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 374 over Crooked 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 374 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Route 374 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Route 374 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.