US Bridges

US 54 over Atlas Creek

Good

Pike County, Illinois · .25M E Il 96 · Structure no. 075250200000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 over Atlas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 54 over Atlas Creek in Pike 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,378 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 54
CrossesAtlas Creek
Location.25M E Il 96
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates39.515, -90.96427
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 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 rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2023)
Projected traffic2,378 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 54 over Atlas Creek built?

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

What condition is US 54 over Atlas 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 54 over Atlas Creek carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 54 over Atlas Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns US 54 over Atlas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.