US Bridges

Hayes ST over Sand Creek Tributary

Poor

Ottawa County, Michigan · 0.57 Miles W of Kenowa · Structure no. 000000000008839

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,950
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayes ST over Sand Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hayes ST over Sand Creek Tributary in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,330 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHayes ST
CrossesSand Creek Tributary
Location0.57 Miles W of Kenowa
RouteCounty Highway 2001
Coordinates43.03088, -85.8003
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2020)
Projected traffic5,330 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Hayes ST over Sand Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayes ST over Sand Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Hayes ST over Sand Creek Tributary carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hayes ST over Sand Creek Tributary?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Hayes ST over Sand Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.