US Bridges

Tyler Road over Huftile Creek

Fair

Oceana County, Michigan · 0.924 M E of 88th · Structure no. 000000000013334

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyler Road over Huftile Creek is a steel culvert carrying Tyler Road over Huftile Creek in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 2,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,473 by 2024. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesTyler Road
CrossesHuftile Creek
Location0.924 M E of 88th
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOceana County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.70213, -86.31947
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2004)
Projected traffic2,473 by 2024
Trucks0%
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 Tyler Road over Huftile Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tyler Road over Huftile 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 Tyler Road over Huftile Creek carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Tyler Road over Huftile Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Tyler Road over Huftile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.