CH-5 over Louse Creek
GoodMarion County, Illinois · 3 MI E Patoka · Structure no. 061501900000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-5 over Louse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CH-5 over Louse Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-5 over Louse Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-5 over Louse 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does CH-5 over Louse Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is CH-5 over Louse Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CH-5 over Louse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.