US Bridges

Laketon Road over Crockery Creek

Fair

Muskegon County, Michigan · Casnovia Twp Sec 30 · Structure no. 000000000013348

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laketon Road over Crockery Creek is a steel culvert carrying Laketon Road over Crockery Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2026. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLaketon Road
CrossesCrockery Creek
LocationCasnovia Twp Sec 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMuskegon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.22094, -85.90229
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
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2006)
Projected traffic267 by 2026
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Laketon Road over Crockery Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laketon 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 Laketon Road over Crockery Creek carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Laketon Road over Crockery Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Laketon Road over Crockery Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.