US Bridges

Douglas Road over Pine River Overflow

Fair

Montcalm County, Michigan · 0.2 MI South Tamarack RD · Structure no. 000000000007524

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
269
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douglas Road over Pine River Overflow is a wood or timber culvert carrying Douglas Road over Pine River Overflow in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 269 vehicles a day, projected to reach 377 by 2023. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDouglas Road
CrossesPine River Overflow
Location0.2 MI South Tamarack RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.43541, -84.86566
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2003)
Projected traffic377 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 Douglas Road over Pine River Overflow built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Douglas Road over Pine River Overflow 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 Douglas Road over Pine River Overflow carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Douglas Road over Pine River Overflow?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns Douglas Road over Pine River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.