Ill 13 EB over Piles Fork Creek
FairJackson County, Illinois · Near Ecl Carbondale · Structure no. 039200900000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 13 EB over Piles Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 13 EB over Piles Fork Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,382 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 13 EB over Piles Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 13 EB over Piles Fork 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Ill 13 EB over Piles Fork Creek carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ill 13 EB over Piles Fork Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns Ill 13 EB over Piles Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.