US Bridges

Hall Road over Big & Outlet Drain

Fair

Muskegon County, Michigan · 0.4 MI W of Ravenna RD · Structure no. 000000000007679

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hall Road over Big & Outlet Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Hall Road over Big & Outlet Drain in Muskegon 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2024. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHall Road
CrossesBig & Outlet Drain
Location0.4 MI W of Ravenna RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMuskegon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.24994, -85.95521
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2004)
Projected traffic360 by 2024
Trucks2%
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 Hall Road over Big & Outlet Drain built?

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

What condition is Hall Road over Big & Outlet Drain 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 Hall Road over Big & Outlet Drain carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hall Road over Big & Outlet Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hall Road over Big & Outlet Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.