US Bridges

Bailey Road over Crockery Creek

Fair

Muskegon County, Michigan · 3.2 MI W of Bailey · Structure no. 000000000007649

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,675
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey Road over Crockery Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Bailey Road over Crockery Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 95 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 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 1,675 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2022. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBailey Road
CrossesCrockery Creek
Location3.2 MI W of Bailey
RouteCounty Highway 6181
CountyMuskegon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.27897, -85.8719
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,675 (2002)
Projected traffic2,490 by 2022
Trucks7%
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 Bailey Road over Crockery Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Bailey Road over Crockery 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bailey Road over Crockery Creek carry?

About 1,675 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bailey Road over Crockery Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey Road over Crockery Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.