US Bridges

Ch 16 over Mauvaise T Overflow

Good

Morgan County, Illinois · 1 MI N Jacksonville · Structure no. 069322900000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 16 over Mauvaise T Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ch 16 over Mauvaise T Overflow in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCh 16
CrossesMauvaise T Overflow
Location1 MI N Jacksonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.76042, -90.266
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic707 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 16 over Mauvaise T Overflow built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 16 over Mauvaise T Overflow 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 Ch 16 over Mauvaise T Overflow carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ch 16 over Mauvaise T Overflow?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 16 over Mauvaise T Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.