US Bridges

Ch 2 over Creek

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S.W. Oraville · Structure no. 039314200000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 2 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 2 over Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCh 2
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 MI S.W. Oraville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.86081, -89.39524
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 2 over Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 2 over 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 2 over Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ch 2 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 2 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.