Wall ST over Piles Fork
FairJackson County, Illinois · Wall ST Carbondale · Structure no. 039610000000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wall ST over Piles Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wall ST over Piles Fork in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,979 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 70 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wall ST over Piles Fork built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wall 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 Wall ST over Piles Fork carry?
About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Wall ST over Piles Fork?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Wall ST over Piles Fork?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.