US Bridges

CH-16 over Maggot Creek

Good

Fayette County, Illinois · 0.7 MI E Carlyle Lk · Structure no. 026302400000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-16 over Maggot Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CH-16 over Maggot Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCH-16
CrossesMaggot Creek
Location0.7 MI E Carlyle Lk
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.77147, -89.19389
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic128 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-16 over Maggot Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-16 over Maggot 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CH-16 over Maggot Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CH-16 over Maggot Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CH-16 over Maggot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.