US Bridges

65 TH Ave over Thorn Creek

Fair

Osceola County, Michigan · Section 36 T18N R8W · Structure no. 000000000008647

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

65 TH Ave over Thorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 65 TH Ave over Thorn Creek in Osceola County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries65 TH Ave
CrossesThorn Creek
LocationSection 36 T18N R8W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsceola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.91449, -85.21654
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2016)
Projected traffic290 by 2036
Trucks11%
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 65 TH Ave over Thorn Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 65 TH Ave over Thorn 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 65 TH Ave over Thorn Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 65 TH Ave over Thorn Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns 65 TH Ave over Thorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.