US Bridges

Fenwick Road 500 over Prairie Creek

Fair

Montcalm County, Michigan · 0.75 MI East of Castle RD · Structure no. 000000000013931

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
613
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fenwick Road 500 over Prairie Creek is a steel culvert carrying Fenwick Road 500 over Prairie 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 613 vehicles a day, projected to reach 705 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFenwick Road 500
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.75 MI East of Castle RD
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyMontcalm County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.14853, -84.98994
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic613 (2015)
Projected traffic705 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fenwick Road 500 over Prairie Creek built?

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

What condition is Fenwick Road 500 over Prairie 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fenwick Road 500 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 613 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Fenwick Road 500 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Fenwick Road 500 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.