US Bridges

S Moreland RD Ch 1 over Trib Indian Creek

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 2.0 MI S Bethalto · Structure no. 060331600000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,850
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Moreland RD Ch 1 over Trib Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S Moreland RD Ch 1 over Trib Indian Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,190 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long.

CarriesS Moreland RD Ch 1
CrossesTrib Indian Creek
Location2.0 MI S Bethalto
Coordinates38.84686, -90.03326
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,850 (2021)
Projected traffic5,190 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Moreland RD Ch 1 over Trib Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Moreland RD Ch 1 over Trib 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 S Moreland RD Ch 1 over Trib Indian Creek carry?

About 4,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S Moreland RD Ch 1 over Trib Indian Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns S Moreland RD Ch 1 over Trib Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.