US Bridges

Il 13 WB over Piles Fork Creek

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · Cdale W of Lewis LA · Structure no. 039202600000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 13 WB over Piles Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Il 13 WB over Piles Fork Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,958 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIl 13 WB
CrossesPiles Fork Creek
LocationCdale W of Lewis LA
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates37.72829, -89.20347
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic17,200 (2023)
Projected traffic15,958 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 13 WB over Piles Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 13 WB over Piles Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does Il 13 WB over Piles Fork Creek carry?

About 17,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 13 WB over Piles Fork Creek?

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

Who owns Il 13 WB over Piles Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.