US-31BR over Russell Creek
Oceana County, Michigan · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US-31BR over Russell Creek in Oceana County, Michigan, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 9 (excellent condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 8,800 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 32 of the 101 inventoried bridges in Oceana County rated good (31.7%); 5 (5.0%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 9 | Excellent condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Aluminum or iron culvert |
| Length | about 20 ft |
| Location | 0.3 Mi E of US-31 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000008361 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Michigan department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Oceana County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-31 SB over Grant Road | 1975 | 10,300 | Fair |
| US-31 NB over Grant Road | 1975 | 10,300 | Fair |
| US-31 SB over Log Rd & CSX RR (abn) | 1975 | 8,500 | Fair |
| US-31 NB over Log Rd & CSX RR (abn) | 1975 | 8,500 | Fair |
| US-31 SB over Buchanan Road | 1975 | 8,500 | Fair |
| US-31 NB over Buchanan Road | 1975 | 8,500 | Fair |
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