US Bridges

US 50 over Town Creek

Good

Marion County, Illinois · W Ce&i RR in Salem · Structure no. 061202100000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 50 over Town Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,272 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesTown Creek
LocationW Ce&i RR in Salem
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.62721, -88.93943
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2023)
Projected traffic7,272 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 Town Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Town 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 US 50 over Town Creek carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Town Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.