US 50 over Lost Creek
GoodClinton County, Illinois · 9.6 MI Ea of Carlyle · Structure no. 014007600000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 over Lost Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Lost Creek in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,740 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 over Lost 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 50 over Lost Creek carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 50 over Lost Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.