US Bridges

Siu Access RD over Piles Fork Creek

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · 1.4 MI S Il 13 · Structure no. 039326800000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Siu Access RD over Piles Fork Creek is a concrete frame carrying Siu Access RD over Piles Fork Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSiu Access RD
CrossesPiles Fork Creek
Location1.4 MI S Il 13
Coordinates37.70539, -89.21574
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Siu Access RD over Piles Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Siu Access RD 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Siu Access RD over Piles Fork Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Siu Access RD over Piles Fork Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m).

Who owns Siu Access RD over Piles Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.