US Bridges

E Richview RD over Pierce Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · 3.5 MI W I-57 · Structure no. 041374600000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Richview RD over Pierce Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Richview RD over Pierce 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,475 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Richview RD
CrossesPierce Creek
Location3.5 MI W I-57
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.37056, -88.9959
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2021)
Projected traffic2,475 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Richview RD over Pierce Creek built?

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

What condition is E Richview RD over Pierce 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does E Richview RD over Pierce Creek carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E Richview RD over Pierce Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns E Richview RD over Pierce Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.