US Bridges

Old US 36 over N Fk Mauvaise Terre

Good

Morgan County, Illinois · .5M E of Orleans · Structure no. 069250000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 36 over N Fk Mauvaise Terre is a concrete culvert carrying Old US 36 over N Fk Mauvaise Terre in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld US 36
CrossesN Fk Mauvaise Terre
Location.5M E of Orleans
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.72405, -90.06691
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic960 by 2046
Trucks11%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Old US 36 over N Fk Mauvaise Terre built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 36 over N Fk Mauvaise Terre 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old US 36 over N Fk Mauvaise Terre carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Old US 36 over N Fk Mauvaise Terre?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Old US 36 over N Fk Mauvaise Terre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.