US Bridges

Oak Ave over Mcduffee Creek

Fair

Newaygo County, Michigan · 9 MI SE of Bitely · Structure no. 000000000007745

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Ave over Mcduffee Creek is a wood or timber culvert carrying Oak Ave over Mcduffee Creek in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2020. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Ave
CrossesMcduffee Creek
Location9 MI SE of Bitely
RouteCounty Highway 6275
CountyNewaygo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.7287, -85.70122
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2000)
Projected traffic350 by 2020
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 Oak Ave over Mcduffee Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Ave over Mcduffee 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Ave over Mcduffee Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Oak Ave over Mcduffee Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Oak Ave over Mcduffee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.