Powers Church Road over Mallard Creek
FairPosted for loadMassac County, Illinois · 3.92 MI E Ill 145 · Structure no. 064304300000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1934
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Powers Church Road over Mallard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Powers Church Road over Mallard Creek in Massac County, Illinois. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1934, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Powers Church Road over Mallard Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1934.
What condition is Powers Church Road over Mallard 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Powers Church Road over Mallard Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Powers Church Road over Mallard Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Powers Church Road over Mallard Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.