US Bridges

Davis Ln/ Mss 6160 over S Br Little Piasa

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 2.8 MI NW Godfrey · Structure no. 060324300000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Ln/ Mss 6160 over S Br Little Piasa is a concrete culvert carrying Davis Ln/ Mss 6160 over S Br Little Piasa in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDavis Ln/ Mss 6160
CrossesS Br Little Piasa
Location2.8 MI NW Godfrey
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.98929, -90.22547
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic428 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Davis Ln/ Mss 6160 over S Br Little Piasa built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Ln/ Mss 6160 over S Br Little Piasa 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Davis Ln/ Mss 6160 over S Br Little Piasa carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Davis Ln/ Mss 6160 over S Br Little Piasa?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Davis Ln/ Mss 6160 over S Br Little Piasa?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.