US Bridges

76th Street over Deerlick Creek

Good

Van Buren County, Michigan · 0.25 MI N of Blue Star Hy · Structure no. 000000000012764

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,190
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

76th Street over Deerlick Creek is a steel culvert carrying 76th Street over Deerlick Creek in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,803 by 2020. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long.

Carries76th Street
CrossesDeerlick Creek
Location0.25 MI N of Blue Star Hy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.37159, -86.28318
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (1999)
Projected traffic1,803 by 2020
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 76th Street over Deerlick Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 76th Street over Deerlick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does 76th Street over Deerlick Creek carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 76th Street over Deerlick Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns 76th Street over Deerlick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.