US Bridges

38th Avenue over Brandywine Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 1.0 MI West of M-40 · Structure no. 000000000010789

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

38th Avenue over Brandywine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 38th Avenue over Brandywine Creek in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2020. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries38th Avenue
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Location1.0 MI West of M-40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.28095, -85.89783
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (1999)
Projected traffic212 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 38th Avenue over Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 38th Avenue over Brandywine 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 38th Avenue over Brandywine Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 38th Avenue over Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns 38th Avenue over Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.