US Bridges

CR 687 over Howlett & Conklin Drain

Good

Van Buren County, Michigan · 0.14 MI S of 62nd Ave · Structure no. 000000000014547

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,913
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 687 over Howlett & Conklin Drain is a concrete culvert carrying CR 687 over Howlett & Conklin Drain in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,913 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,350 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCR 687
CrossesHowlett & Conklin Drain
Location0.14 MI S of 62nd Ave
RouteCounty Highway 8029
Coordinates42.1886, -86.1666
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,913 (2019)
Projected traffic3,350 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Howlett & Conklin Drain built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 687 over Howlett & Conklin Drain 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 687 over Howlett & Conklin Drain carry?

About 2,913 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 687 over Howlett & Conklin Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns CR 687 over Howlett & Conklin Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.