US Bridges

Monroe ST over Martin Creek

Good

Newaygo County, Michigan · 5.0 MI NW of Hesperia · Structure no. 000000000007762

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe ST over Martin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Monroe ST over Martin Creek in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2020. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesMonroe ST
CrossesMartin Creek
Location5.0 MI NW of Hesperia
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.59037, -85.97222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2000)
Projected traffic200 by 2020
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Monroe ST over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe ST over Martin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Monroe ST over Martin Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Monroe ST over Martin Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Monroe ST over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.