US Bridges

Fruitvale Road over Carleton Creek

Fair

Muskegon County, Michigan · 3.4 MI E of US-31 · Structure no. 000000000007652

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,470
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fruitvale Road over Carleton Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Fruitvale Road over Carleton Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 88 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFruitvale Road
CrossesCarleton Creek
Location3.4 MI E of US-31
RouteCounty Highway 6188
CountyMuskegon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.4565, -86.28422
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,470 (2015)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Fruitvale Road over Carleton Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Fruitvale Road over Carleton 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 Fruitvale Road over Carleton Creek carry?

About 1,470 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fruitvale Road over Carleton Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fruitvale Road over Carleton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.