US Bridges

I 24 over E Fork Gurley Ditch

Good

Massac County, Illinois · 4.5 MI S Johnson CO · Structure no. 064200100000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 24 over E Fork Gurley Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 24 over E Fork Gurley Ditch in Massac County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 19,800 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,907 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI 24
CrossesE Fork Gurley Ditch
Location4.5 MI S Johnson CO
RouteInterstate 24
Coordinates37.27788, -88.74549
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 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 traffic19,800 (2024)
Projected traffic20,907 by 2046
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 24 over E Fork Gurley Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 24 over E Fork Gurley Ditch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I 24 over E Fork Gurley Ditch carry?

About 19,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I 24 over E Fork Gurley Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I 24 over E Fork Gurley Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.