US Bridges

Ch 33 over Joes Crk

FairClosed to traffic

Macoupin County, Illinois · 5 SW of Hettick · Structure no. 059303400000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 33 over Joes Crk is a concrete other carrying Ch 33 over Joes Crk in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 33
CrossesJoes Crk
Location5 SW of Hettick
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacoupin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.32736, -90.12115
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2046
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$111,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 33 over Joes Crk built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 33 over Joes Crk 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 33 over Joes Crk carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Ch 33 over Joes Crk?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 33 over Joes Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.