US Bridges

US 50 over Lackey Creek

Good

Marion County, Illinois · E UP RR in Salem · Structure no. 061202600000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Lackey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 50 over Lackey Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,666 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesLackey Creek
LocationE UP RR in Salem
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.62769, -88.93184
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2023)
Projected traffic6,666 by 2046
Trucks14%
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 Lackey Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Lackey 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 Lackey Creek carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Lackey Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 50 over Lackey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.