US Bridges

M-140 over Deerlick Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of I-196 · Structure no. 000000000010722

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,157
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-140 over Deerlick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying M-140 over Deerlick Creek in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5,157 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,703 by 2018. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-140
CrossesDeerlick Creek
Location0.3 MI N of I-196
RouteState Highway 140
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.36823, -86.26841
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,157 (2007)
Projected traffic9,703 by 2018
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 M-140 over Deerlick Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-140 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 M-140 over Deerlick Creek carry?

About 5,157 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is M-140 over Deerlick Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns M-140 over Deerlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.