US Bridges

E College ST over Piles Fork

Fair

Jackson County, Illinois · 0.1 M E of S Wall ST · Structure no. 039601500000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E College ST over Piles Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E College ST over Piles Fork in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,374 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long.

CarriesE College ST
CrossesPiles Fork
Location0.1 M E of S Wall ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.72225, -89.20634
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,374 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E College ST over Piles Fork built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is E College ST over Piles Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does E College ST over Piles Fork carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E College ST over Piles Fork?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns E College ST over Piles Fork?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.