Ch 38 over Big Apple Creek
GoodMacoupin County, Illinois · 1.76 MI N Scottville · Structure no. 059301700000000
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 207 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 38 over Big Apple Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 38 over Big Apple Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 38 over Big Apple Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 38 over Big Apple 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 38 over Big Apple Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ch 38 over Big Apple Creek?
The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 38 over Big Apple Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.