Skeels Road over Flower Creek
GoodOceana County, Michigan · 0.25 MI W of 72nd Ave · Structure no. 000000000013151
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Skeels Road over Flower Creek is a steel culvert carrying Skeels Road over Flower Creek in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Skeels Road over Flower Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Skeels Road over Flower 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 Skeels Road over Flower Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Skeels Road over Flower Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).
Who owns Skeels Road over Flower Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.