US Bridges

US 50 over Trib to Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Illinois · 1 MI E Odin · Structure no. 061200800000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Trib to Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 50 over Trib to Turkey Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,363 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50
CrossesTrib to Turkey Creek
Location1 MI E Odin
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyMarion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.62064, -89.02154
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2023)
Projected traffic6,363 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 50 over Trib to Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Trib to Turkey Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 over Trib to Turkey Creek carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Trib to Turkey Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Trib to Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.