48th Avenue over Flower Creek
FairOceana County, Michigan · 0.25 MI S of Webster RD · Structure no. 000000000008382
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
48th Avenue over Flower Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 48th Avenue over Flower Creek in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2026. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 48th Avenue over Flower Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is 48th Avenue over Flower 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 48th Avenue over Flower Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 48th Avenue over Flower Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns 48th Avenue over Flower Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.