US Bridges

Ch 11 over Trib to Raccoon Cree

Poor

Lawrence County, Illinois · 6 MI SW Bridgeport · Structure no. 051501700000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 11 over Trib to Raccoon Cree is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 11 over Trib to Raccoon Cree in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 11
CrossesTrib to Raccoon Cree
Location6 MI SW Bridgeport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.64131, -87.81638
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ch 11 over Trib to Raccoon Cree built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 11 over Trib to Raccoon Cree in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 11 over Trib to Raccoon Cree carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ch 11 over Trib to Raccoon Cree?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Ch 11 over Trib to Raccoon Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.