US Bridges

US 50 over Brubaker Creek

Fair

Marion County, Illinois · 2 MI E Salem · Structure no. 061200900000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Brubaker Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 50 over Brubaker Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,939 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50
CrossesBrubaker Creek
Location2 MI E Salem
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyMarion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.62811, -88.89393
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2023)
Projected traffic3,939 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 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 Brubaker Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Brubaker 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 over Brubaker Creek carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Brubaker Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Brubaker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.