US Bridges

Kelly Road (pri) over N Br Butterfield Creek

Fair

Missaukee County, Michigan · Section 14/23 T22N R7W · Structure no. 000000000007041

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelly Road (pri) over N Br Butterfield Creek is a wood or timber culvert carrying Kelly Road (pri) over N Br Butterfield Creek in Missaukee County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 6 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2027. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKelly Road (pri)
CrossesN Br Butterfield Creek
LocationSection 14/23 T22N R7W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMissaukee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.29391, -85.09533
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2007)
Projected traffic600 by 2027
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kelly Road (pri) over N Br Butterfield Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelly Road (pri) over N Br Butterfield Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Kelly Road (pri) over N Br Butterfield Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kelly Road (pri) over N Br Butterfield Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Kelly Road (pri) over N Br Butterfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.