US Bridges

US 67 over Short Fork Tributary

Fair

McDonough County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N Good Hope · Structure no. 055200200000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Short Fork Tributary is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 67 over Short Fork Tributary in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,545 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesShort Fork Tributary
Location0.5 MI N Good Hope
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates40.56671, -90.67365
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,850 (2023)
Projected traffic4,545 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 67 over Short Fork Tributary built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Short Fork Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Short Fork Tributary carry?

About 4,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Short Fork Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 67 over Short Fork Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.