US Bridges

US 67 over Link Branch

Good

Greene County, Illinois · 1 MI S Carrollton · Structure no. 031200000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Link Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 67 over Link Branch in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,151 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesLink Branch
Location1 MI S Carrollton
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates39.26798, -90.40292
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,151 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 over Link Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Link Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 over Link Branch carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Link Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns US 67 over Link Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.