US Bridges

92nd Ave over Carlton Creek

Fair

Oceana County, Michigan · Grant Twp Sec 27 · Structure no. 000000000012967

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

92nd Ave over Carlton Creek is a steel culvert carrying 92nd Ave over Carlton Creek in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2024. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long.

Location

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Carries92nd Ave
CrossesCarlton Creek
LocationGrant Twp Sec 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOceana County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.49687, -86.32814
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2004)
Projected traffic350 by 2024
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 92nd Ave over Carlton Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 92nd Ave over Carlton 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 92nd Ave over Carlton Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 92nd Ave over Carlton Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns 92nd Ave over Carlton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.