US Bridges

Selmaville Road over Crooked Creek

Good

Marion County, Illinois · 3.5 MI S US-50 · Structure no. 061007800000000

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Selmaville Road over Crooked Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Selmaville Road over Crooked Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,879 by 2046. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSelmaville Road
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location3.5 MI S US-50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.57362, -88.9999
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2022)
Projected traffic2,879 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Selmaville Road over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Selmaville Road over Crooked 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Selmaville Road over Crooked Creek carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Selmaville Road over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Selmaville Road over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.