US Bridges

Mccelland Ave over Crockery Creek

Fair

Newaygo County, Michigan · 0.25 MI N of Moore ST · Structure no. 000000000013224

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccelland Ave over Crockery Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mccelland Ave over Crockery Creek in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2020. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMccelland Ave
CrossesCrockery Creek
Location0.25 MI N of Moore ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNewaygo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.29485, -85.85011
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.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2000)
Projected traffic800 by 2020
Trucks10%
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 Mccelland Ave over Crockery Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccelland Ave 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 Mccelland Ave over Crockery Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mccelland Ave over Crockery Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns Mccelland Ave over Crockery Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.