US Bridges

Kolarvic Road over Soper Creek

Good

Wexford County, Michigan · Greenwood Twp Sec 30 · Structure no. 000000000012582

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kolarvic Road over Soper Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Kolarvic Road over Soper Creek in Wexford County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesKolarvic Road
CrossesSoper Creek
LocationGreenwood Twp Sec 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.44302, -85.57214
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2005)
Projected traffic140 by 2025
Trucks0%
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 Kolarvic Road over Soper Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kolarvic Road over Soper 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 Kolarvic Road over Soper Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Kolarvic Road over Soper Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kolarvic Road over Soper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.