US Bridges

Shelby RD over Stony Creek

Good

Oceana County, Michigan · 2.3 MI W of Shelby · Structure no. 000000000008368

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,682
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelby RD over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shelby RD over Stony Creek in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,682 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,713 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesShelby RD
CrossesStony Creek
Location2.3 MI W of Shelby
RouteCounty Highway 6440
Coordinates43.60986, -86.41987
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,682 (2018)
Projected traffic5,713 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 Shelby RD over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shelby RD over Stony 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Shelby RD over Stony Creek carry?

About 4,682 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Shelby RD over Stony Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Shelby RD over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.