US Bridges

Old US 40(SBI 11) over Little Creek

Fair

Clark County, Illinois · .9 MI E Martinsville · Structure no. 012201800000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 40(SBI 11) over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old US 40(SBI 11) over Little 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld US 40(SBI 11)
CrossesLittle Creek
Location.9 MI E Martinsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.34144, -87.85795
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Little Creek built?

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

What condition is Old US 40(SBI 11) over Little 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 Old US 40(SBI 11) over Little Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.