US Bridges

State RD over Branch of Crockery Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · Section 13 Crockery Twp · Structure no. 000000000008877

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State RD over Branch of Crockery Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State RD over Branch of Crockery Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState RD
CrossesBranch of Crockery Creek
LocationSection 13 Crockery Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.08794, -86.03759
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2019)
Projected traffic670 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 State RD over Branch of Crockery Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is State RD over Branch of Crockery 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State RD over Branch of Crockery Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State RD over Branch of Crockery Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns State RD over Branch of Crockery Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.