US Bridges

US-131 BL|M-42|7th over Manton Creek

Good

Wexford County, Michigan · In Manton · Structure no. 000000000012572

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,850
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-131 BL|M-42|7th over Manton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-131 BL|M-42|7th over Manton Creek in Wexford County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,434 by 2018. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-131 BL|M-42|7th
CrossesManton Creek
LocationIn Manton
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates44.4038, -85.39315
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2007)
Projected traffic4,434 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-131 BL|M-42|7th over Manton Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-131 BL|M-42|7th over Manton 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-131 BL|M-42|7th over Manton Creek carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-131 BL|M-42|7th over Manton Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns US-131 BL|M-42|7th over Manton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.