US Bridges

Walshvile-Sorento over Grove Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Illinois · 1.5 So Walshville · Structure no. 068303800000000

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walshvile-Sorento over Grove Branch is a steel culvert carrying Walshvile-Sorento over Grove Branch in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWalshvile-Sorento
CrossesGrove Branch
Location1.5 So Walshville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.0455, -89.62388
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Walshvile-Sorento over Grove Branch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walshvile-Sorento over Grove Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Walshvile-Sorento over Grove Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Walshvile-Sorento over Grove Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Walshvile-Sorento over Grove Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.