US Bridges

Church RD CO 540 over Flat River

Good

Montcalm County, Michigan · 0.5 Miles E of Hillman RD · Structure no. 000000000007469

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church RD CO 540 over Flat River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Church RD CO 540 over Flat River in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChurch RD CO 540
CrossesFlat River
Location0.5 Miles E of Hillman RD
RouteCounty Highway 5982
Coordinates43.39709, -85.17744
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Church RD CO 540 over Flat River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church RD CO 540 over Flat River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Church RD CO 540 over Flat River carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Church RD CO 540 over Flat River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Church RD CO 540 over Flat River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.