US Bridges

Youngman Road over Wabasis Creek

Fair

Montcalm County, Michigan · Eureka Twp Sec 29 · Structure no. 000000000013632

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Youngman Road over Wabasis Creek is a steel culvert carrying Youngman Road over Wabasis Creek in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2028. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesYoungman Road
CrossesWabasis Creek
LocationEureka Twp Sec 29
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontcalm County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.14129, -85.28311
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 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 traffic105 (2008)
Projected traffic128 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 Youngman Road over Wabasis Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Youngman 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 Youngman Road over Wabasis Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Youngman Road over Wabasis Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Youngman Road over Wabasis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.