US Bridges

Scott Ave #8000 over Creek

Good

Jasper County, Illinois · Newton · Structure no. 040600500000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2021 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Scott Ave #8000 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Scott Ave #8000 over Creek in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,581 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesScott Ave #8000
CrossesCreek
LocationNewton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.99041, -88.15153
Functional classRural 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2021)
Projected traffic1,581 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
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 Scott Ave #8000 over Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Ave #8000 over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Scott Ave #8000 over Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Scott Ave #8000 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Ave #8000 over Creek?

It is owned by the Railroad.