US Bridges

North Avenue over Weaver Creek

Good

Massac County, Illinois · 2.3 MI N US45 · Structure no. 064304700000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Avenue over Weaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North Avenue over Weaver Creek 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,172 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long.

CarriesNorth Avenue
CrossesWeaver Creek
Location2.3 MI N US45
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.18652, -88.72914
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2020)
Projected traffic2,172 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 North Avenue over Weaver Creek built?

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

What condition is North Avenue over Weaver 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does North Avenue over Weaver Creek carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is North Avenue over Weaver Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns North Avenue over Weaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.