US Bridges

Phoenix RD CR 388 over Butternut Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 0.2 MI E of 68th Street · Structure no. 000000000013905

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,800
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phoenix RD CR 388 over Butternut Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Phoenix RD CR 388 over Butternut 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 7,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,822 by 2000. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPhoenix RD CR 388
CrossesButternut Creek
Location0.2 MI E of 68th Street
RouteCounty Highway 8094
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.40392, -86.20336
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (1999)
Projected traffic11,822 by 2000
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Phoenix RD CR 388 over Butternut Creek built?

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

What condition is Phoenix RD CR 388 over Butternut 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 Phoenix RD CR 388 over Butternut Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Phoenix RD CR 388 over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Phoenix RD CR 388 over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.