US Bridges

Tamarack RD over Handy Creek

Fair

Montcalm County, Michigan · 0.1 MI West Maple Hill RD · Structure no. 000000000007465

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
477
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tamarack RD over Handy Creek is a wood or timber culvert carrying Tamarack RD over Handy Creek in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 477 vehicles a day, projected to reach 733 by 2023. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTamarack RD
CrossesHandy Creek
Location0.1 MI West Maple Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontcalm County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.43916, -85.48337
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2003)
Projected traffic733 by 2023
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 Tamarack RD over Handy Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tamarack RD over Handy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Tamarack RD over Handy Creek carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Tamarack RD over Handy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Tamarack RD over Handy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.