Ltchfld South Road over Lake Fork
FairMontgomery County, Illinois · 5 MI S. Litchfield · Structure no. 068300000000000
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ltchfld South Road over Lake Fork is a steel culvert carrying Ltchfld South Road over Lake Fork in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ltchfld South Road over Lake Fork built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ltchfld South Road over Lake Fork 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ltchfld South Road over Lake Fork carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ltchfld South Road over Lake Fork?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).
Who owns Ltchfld South Road over Lake Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.