US Bridges

Reed Road over Handy Creek

Fair

Montcalm County, Michigan · 1 Mile North of M-46 · Structure no. 000000000007519

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reed Road over Handy Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Reed Road over Handy Creek in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2023. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesReed Road
CrossesHandy Creek
Location1 Mile North of M-46
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontcalm County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.44319, -85.46256
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.3 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2003)
Projected traffic160 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 Reed Road over Handy Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reed Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Reed Road over Handy Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Reed Road over Handy Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Reed Road over Handy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.