US Bridges

Massac Creek RD over Massac Creek

Fair

Massac County, Illinois · 1.2 MI N Metropolis · Structure no. 064312100000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Massac Creek RD over Massac Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Massac Creek RD over Massac Creek in Massac County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMassac Creek RD
CrossesMassac Creek
Location1.2 MI N Metropolis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMassac County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.16941, -88.71486
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2020)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Massac Creek RD over Massac Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Massac Creek RD over Massac 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Massac Creek RD over Massac Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Massac Creek RD over Massac Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Massac Creek RD over Massac Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.