US Bridges

US 51 (sb)(fap 322 over Ten Mile Creek

Good

De Witt County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S Wapella · Structure no. 020200500000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 51 (sb)(fap 322 over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 51 (sb)(fap 322 over Ten Mile Creek in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,722 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 51 (sb)(fap 322
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location1.5 MI S Wapella
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates40.18977, -88.96055
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2023)
Projected traffic4,722 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 51 (sb)(fap 322 over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 51 (sb)(fap 322 over Ten Mile 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 51 (sb)(fap 322 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 51 (sb)(fap 322 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 51 (sb)(fap 322 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.