US Bridges

Linn ST #5000 over Creek

Fair

Richland County, Illinois · W Olney · Structure no. 080500300000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linn ST #5000 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Linn ST #5000 over Creek in Richland County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLinn ST #5000
CrossesCreek
LocationW Olney
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.7318, -88.10378
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic475 (2022)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks1%
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 Linn ST #5000 over Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linn ST #5000 over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Linn ST #5000 over Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Linn ST #5000 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Linn ST #5000 over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.