US Bridges

Ferris RD over Crockery Creek

Fair

Newaygo County, Michigan · 2.5 MI S of Grant · Structure no. 000000000007751

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferris RD over Crockery Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ferris RD over Crockery Creek in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2020. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFerris RD
CrossesCrockery Creek
Location2.5 MI S of Grant
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNewaygo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.30089, -85.84032
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2000)
Projected traffic150 by 2020
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ferris RD over Crockery Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferris RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ferris RD over Crockery Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Ferris RD over Crockery Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Ferris RD over Crockery Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.