US Bridges

164th Ave over Knutson Creek

Fair

Oceana County, Michigan · 0.75 MI S of Garfield RD · Structure no. 000000000008392

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

164th Ave over Knutson Creek is a steel culvert carrying 164th Ave over Knutson Creek in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2020. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries164th Ave
CrossesKnutson Creek
Location0.75 MI S of Garfield RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOceana County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.5431, -86.14896
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.8 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 traffic180 (2000)
Projected traffic250 by 2020
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 164th Ave over Knutson Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 164th Ave over Knutson 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 164th Ave over Knutson Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 164th Ave over Knutson Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns 164th Ave over Knutson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.