US Bridges

Farr RD over Norris Creek

Poor

Muskegon County, Michigan · Sec 29 Fruitport Twp · Structure no. 000000000013474

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farr RD over Norris Creek is a steel culvert carrying Farr RD over Norris Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 903 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFarr RD
CrossesNorris Creek
LocationSec 29 Fruitport Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMuskegon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.13964, -86.1155
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2008)
Projected traffic903 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Farr RD over Norris Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farr RD over Norris Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Farr RD over Norris Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Farr RD over Norris Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Farr RD over Norris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.