US Bridges

Dorthella ST over Piles Fork

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · Dorthella Carbondale · Structure no. 039610300000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dorthella ST over Piles Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dorthella ST over Piles Fork in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesDorthella ST
CrossesPiles Fork
LocationDorthella Carbondale
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.72493, -89.20609
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Dorthella ST over Piles Fork built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dorthella ST over Piles Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dorthella ST over Piles Fork carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dorthella ST over Piles Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Dorthella ST over Piles Fork?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.