Prospect Street over Buttermilk Creek
FairOttawa County, Michigan · 500 Ft W of 32nd Avenue · Structure no. 000000000013586
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prospect Street over Buttermilk Creek is a steel culvert carrying Prospect Street over Buttermilk Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prospect Street over Buttermilk Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prospect Street over Buttermilk 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Prospect Street over Buttermilk Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Prospect Street over Buttermilk Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Prospect Street over Buttermilk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.