US Bridges

I-196 over Deerlick Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of M-140 · Structure no. 000000000010690

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,472
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-196 over Deerlick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-196 over Deerlick Creek in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 16,472 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,386 by 2015. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long.

CarriesI-196
CrossesDeerlick Creek
Location0.1 MI N of M-140
RouteInterstate 196
Coordinates42.36764, -86.2661
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,472 (2007)
Projected traffic15,386 by 2015
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I-196 over Deerlick Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-196 over Deerlick 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-196 over Deerlick Creek carry?

About 16,472 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-196 over Deerlick Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns I-196 over Deerlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.