US Bridges

US 40(FAS 1707) over Turkey Run Creek

Fair

Clark County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W Martinsvill · Structure no. 012200000000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40(FAS 1707) over Turkey Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 40(FAS 1707) over Turkey Run Creek in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,879 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40(FAS 1707)
CrossesTurkey Run Creek
Location2.5 MI W Martinsvill
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyClark County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.3262, -87.93397
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,879 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 US 40(FAS 1707) over Turkey Run Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40(FAS 1707) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 40(FAS 1707) over Turkey Run Creek carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 40(FAS 1707) over Turkey Run Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns US 40(FAS 1707) over Turkey Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.