US Bridges

Ch 0024 over Shop Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Illinois · 4 NW Litchfield · Structure no. 068501100000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 0024 over Shop Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ch 0024 over Shop Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 0024
CrossesShop Creek
Location4 NW Litchfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.23484, -89.6864
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 Ch 0024 over Shop Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 0024 over Shop 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 0024 over Shop Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ch 0024 over Shop Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ch 0024 over Shop Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.