US Bridges

CH-13 over Little Salt Creek

Good

Effingham County, Illinois · 2 MI SW Montrose · Structure no. 025320300000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-13 over Little Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CH-13 over Little Salt Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCH-13
CrossesLittle Salt Creek
Location2 MI SW Montrose
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.12985, -88.41661
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic265 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CH-13 over Little Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-13 over Little Salt 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CH-13 over Little Salt Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CH-13 over Little Salt Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns CH-13 over Little Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.