Highland Drive over Buttermilk Creek
GoodOttawa County, Michigan · In Hudsonville · Structure no. 000000000008950
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,681
- 2004 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highland Drive over Buttermilk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Highland Drive over Buttermilk Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,681 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,454 by 2024. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Highland Drive over Buttermilk Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Highland Drive over Buttermilk 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Highland Drive over Buttermilk Creek carry?
About 4,681 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Highland Drive over Buttermilk Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).
Who owns Highland Drive over Buttermilk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.