US Bridges

Kendaville Road over Herron Drain

Good

Montcalm County, Michigan · 0.2 MI East of Federal RD · Structure no. 000000000013813

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,525
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kendaville Road over Herron Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Kendaville Road over Herron Drain in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,525 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2020. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKendaville Road
CrossesHerron Drain
Location0.2 MI East of Federal RD
RouteCounty Highway 530
Coordinates43.36672, -85.47487
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,525 (2010)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2020
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kendaville Road over Herron Drain built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kendaville Road over Herron Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Kendaville Road over Herron Drain carry?

About 1,525 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kendaville Road over Herron Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Kendaville Road over Herron Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.