US Bridges

Buchta Road/Tr 153 over Trib to Indian Creek

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 4.0 M NW Edwardsvll · Structure no. 060327000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buchta Road/Tr 153 over Trib to Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Buchta Road/Tr 153 over Trib to Indian Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,391 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBuchta Road/Tr 153
CrossesTrib to Indian Creek
Location4.0 M NW Edwardsvll
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.87669, -89.98574
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic1,391 by 2046
Trucks5%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Buchta Road/Tr 153 over Trib to Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buchta Road/Tr 153 over Trib to Indian 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Buchta Road/Tr 153 over Trib to Indian Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buchta Road/Tr 153 over Trib to Indian Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Buchta Road/Tr 153 over Trib to Indian Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.