US Bridges

Garfield Road over Stony Creek

Good

Oceana County, Michigan · 0.423 M W of Scenic Drive · Structure no. 000000000013335

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
532
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garfield Road over Stony Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Garfield Road over Stony Creek in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 532 vehicles a day, projected to reach 612 by 2024. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGarfield Road
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.423 M W of Scenic Drive
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOceana County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.5594, -86.50677
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic532 (2004)
Projected traffic612 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Garfield Road over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garfield Road over Stony 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 Garfield Road over Stony Creek carry?

About 532 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Garfield Road over Stony Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Garfield Road over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.