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Church St(ms 7000) over Marrowbone Creek

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Moultrie County, Illinois · Bethany- Church St. · Structure no. 070462800000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church St(ms 7000) over Marrowbone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Church St(ms 7000) over Marrowbone Creek in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch St(ms 7000)
CrossesMarrowbone Creek
LocationBethany- Church St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMoultrie County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.64624, -88.73676
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic368 by 2046
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Church St(ms 7000) over Marrowbone Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church St(ms 7000) over Marrowbone 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Church St(ms 7000) over Marrowbone Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Church St(ms 7000) over Marrowbone Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Church St(ms 7000) over Marrowbone Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.