US Bridges

Ch 10 over TR Ewing Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Illinois · No 9 Blacktop · Structure no. 028322800000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 10 over TR Ewing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 10 over TR Ewing Creek in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 725 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCh 10
CrossesTR Ewing Creek
LocationNo 9 Blacktop
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.89546, -88.88371
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2024)
Projected traffic808 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 10 over TR Ewing Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 10 over TR Ewing Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 10 over TR Ewing Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Ch 10 over TR Ewing Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 10 over TR Ewing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.