US Bridges

Cleveland RD over Brayton Creek

Good

Oceana County, Michigan · 0.18 MI W of 200th Ave · Structure no. 000000000013976

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland RD over Brayton Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cleveland RD over Brayton Creek in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2020. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCleveland RD
CrossesBrayton Creek
Location0.18 MI W of 200th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.52531, -86.06311
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2016)
Projected traffic500 by 2020
Trucks10%
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 Cleveland RD over Brayton Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleveland RD over Brayton 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cleveland RD over Brayton Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cleveland RD over Brayton Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cleveland RD over Brayton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.