US Bridges

E. Liberty RD over Auxier Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SW Bluford · Structure no. 041373700000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Liberty RD over Auxier Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying E. Liberty RD over Auxier Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE. Liberty RD
CrossesAuxier Creek
Location2.5 MI SW Bluford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.29892, -88.77241
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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. Liberty RD over Auxier Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Liberty RD over Auxier 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E. Liberty RD over Auxier Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is E. Liberty RD over Auxier Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E. Liberty RD over Auxier Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.