CH-4 over Lamotte Creek
GoodCrawford County, Illinois · 1.25 MI SW Palestine · Structure no. 017500700000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-4 over Lamotte Creek is a steel culvert carrying CH-4 over Lamotte Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-4 over Lamotte Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-4 over Lamotte 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does CH-4 over Lamotte Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CH-4 over Lamotte Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).
Who owns CH-4 over Lamotte Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.