US Bridges

E. Violet RD over Casey Fork Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W Miller Lake · Structure no. 041374900000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Violet RD over Casey Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E. Violet RD over Casey Fork Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE. Violet RD
CrossesCasey Fork Creek
Location0.5 MI W Miller Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.40277, -88.89589
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks17%
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

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. Violet RD over Casey Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Violet RD over Casey Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does E. Violet RD over Casey Fork Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is E. Violet RD over Casey Fork Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E. Violet RD over Casey Fork Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.