US Bridges

Barnes RD over Black Creek

Fair

Muskegon County, Michigan · 0.42 MI S of M-46 · Structure no. 000000000014577

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnes RD over Black Creek is a wood or timber culvert carrying Barnes RD over Black Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 334 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBarnes RD
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.42 MI S of M-46
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMuskegon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.22917, -86.0527
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2022)
Projected traffic334 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Barnes RD over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnes RD over Black 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 Barnes RD over Black Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Barnes RD over Black Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Barnes RD over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.