US Bridges

Smithville East Ro over Br LA Marsh Creek

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · SE1/4-19-LIMESTONE · Structure no. 072307400000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smithville East Ro over Br LA Marsh Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Smithville East Ro over Br LA Marsh Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,121 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSmithville East Ro
CrossesBr LA Marsh Creek
LocationSE1/4-19-LIMESTONE
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.65631, -89.73917
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,121 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Smithville East Ro over Br LA Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smithville East Ro over Br LA Marsh Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Smithville East Ro over Br LA Marsh Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Smithville East Ro over Br LA Marsh Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Smithville East Ro over Br LA Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.