US Bridges

Pulver RD over Flowerfield Creek

Fair

St. Joseph County, Michigan · 0.30 MI W of Johnson RD · Structure no. 000000000014532

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulver RD over Flowerfield Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pulver RD over Flowerfield Creek in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 336 vehicles a day, projected to reach 387 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPulver RD
CrossesFlowerfield Creek
Location0.30 MI W of Johnson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.0494, -85.6636
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2021)
Projected traffic387 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Pulver RD over Flowerfield Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pulver RD over Flowerfield 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pulver RD over Flowerfield Creek carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Pulver RD over Flowerfield Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Pulver RD over Flowerfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.