US Bridges

Maeystown RD over Maeystown Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Illinois · Maeystown · Structure no. 067600100000000

Built
1881
144 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maeystown RD over Maeystown Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Maeystown RD over Maeystown Creek in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1881 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 144 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 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMaeystown RD
CrossesMaeystown Creek
LocationMaeystown
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.2262, -90.23279
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2024)
Projected traffic424 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maeystown RD over Maeystown Creek built?

It was built in 1881, making it 144 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is Maeystown RD over Maeystown 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Maeystown RD over Maeystown Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Maeystown RD over Maeystown Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Maeystown RD over Maeystown Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.