US Bridges

CR 687 over Eastman Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 0.27 Me S of 12th Ave · Structure no. 000000000013864

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
721
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 687 over Eastman Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 687 over Eastman Creek in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 721 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,030 by 2024. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 687
CrossesEastman Creek
Location0.27 Me S of 12th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 8025
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.37142, -86.18733
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic721 (2004)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2024
Trucks0%
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 CR 687 over Eastman Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 687 over Eastman 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 687 over Eastman Creek carry?

About 721 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is CR 687 over Eastman Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 687 over Eastman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.