US Bridges

Kimball Road over Black Creek

Fair

Montcalm County, Michigan · 0.30 MI E of Paepke RD · Structure no. 000000000007513

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimball Road over Black Creek is a wood or timber culvert carrying Kimball Road over Black Creek in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2023. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKimball Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.30 MI E of Paepke RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontcalm County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.3017, -85.43269
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2003)
Projected traffic133 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 Kimball Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kimball Road over Black 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Kimball Road over Black Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Kimball Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Kimball Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.