US Bridges

Crooked Creek Road over Klinger Lake Outlet

Fair

St. Joseph County, Michigan · NW of Klinger Lake · Structure no. 000000000010291

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
709
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crooked Creek Road over Klinger Lake Outlet is a wood or timber culvert carrying Crooked Creek Road over Klinger Lake Outlet in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 709 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 753 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCrooked Creek Road
CrossesKlinger Lake Outlet
LocationNW of Klinger Lake
RouteCounty Highway 7831
CountySt. Joseph County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.81424, -85.54782
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2019)
Projected traffic753 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Crooked Creek Road over Klinger Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crooked Creek Road over Klinger Lake Outlet 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Crooked Creek Road over Klinger Lake Outlet carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Crooked Creek Road over Klinger Lake Outlet?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Crooked Creek Road over Klinger Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.