US Bridges

Old US 40(SBI 11) over Turkey Run Creek

Fair

Clark County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W Martinsvill · Structure no. 012005700000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 40(SBI 11) over Turkey Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old US 40(SBI 11) over Turkey Run Creek in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld US 40(SBI 11)
CrossesTurkey Run Creek
Location1.5 MI W Martinsvill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.32124, -87.92194
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks6%
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

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 Old US 40(SBI 11) over Turkey Run Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 40(SBI 11) over Turkey Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old US 40(SBI 11) over Turkey Run Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old US 40(SBI 11) over Turkey Run Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Old US 40(SBI 11) over Turkey Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.