US Bridges

Palmer St(ms 3300) over Lowe DITCH#2

Good

Moultrie County, Illinois · Arthur · Structure no. 070600400000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmer St(ms 3300) over Lowe DITCH#2 is a concrete culvert carrying Palmer St(ms 3300) over Lowe DITCH#2 in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPalmer St(ms 3300)
CrossesLowe DITCH#2
LocationArthur
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.71285, -88.47681
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic420 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Palmer St(ms 3300) over Lowe DITCH#2 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmer St(ms 3300) over Lowe DITCH#2 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Palmer St(ms 3300) over Lowe DITCH#2 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Palmer St(ms 3300) over Lowe DITCH#2?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).

Who owns Palmer St(ms 3300) over Lowe DITCH#2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.