US Bridges

184th Avenue over Cushman Creek

Good

Oceana County, Michigan · 1.0 N of Mckinley RD · Structure no. 000000000008390

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

184th Avenue over Cushman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 184th Avenue over Cushman Creek in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2024. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries184th Avenue
CrossesCushman Creek
Location1.0 N of Mckinley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.51115, -86.0998
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2004)
Projected traffic470 by 2024
Trucks2%
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 184th Avenue over Cushman Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 184th Avenue over Cushman 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 184th Avenue over Cushman Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 184th Avenue over Cushman Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 184th Avenue over Cushman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.