Watson Road over Unnamed Creek
GoodJackson County, Illinois · 0.5 MI NE Il 13 · Structure no. 039601200000000
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watson Road over Unnamed Creek is a steel culvert carrying Watson Road over Unnamed Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watson Road over Unnamed Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watson Road over Unnamed 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 2025.
How much traffic does Watson Road over Unnamed Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Watson Road over Unnamed Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns Watson Road over Unnamed Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.