US Bridges

River Road over Wabasis Creek

Fair

Montcalm County, Michigan · 0.2 MI S of Snows Lake · Structure no. 000000000007501

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Wabasis Creek is a wood or timber culvert carrying River Road over Wabasis Creek in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2023. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesWabasis Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Snows Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontcalm County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.12998, -85.24827
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic97 (2003)
Projected traffic126 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 River Road over Wabasis Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Wabasis 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Wabasis Creek carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is River Road over Wabasis Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns River Road over Wabasis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.