US Bridges

Karch Rd/Tr 201 over Drum Hill Branch

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · 1.8 Me Ill 15 · Structure no. 082410500000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Karch Rd/Tr 201 over Drum Hill Branch is a steel culvert carrying Karch Rd/Tr 201 over Drum Hill Branch in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKarch Rd/Tr 201
CrossesDrum Hill Branch
Location1.8 Me Ill 15
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.40175, -89.82929
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMarch 2023
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks21%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Karch Rd/Tr 201 over Drum Hill Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Karch Rd/Tr 201 over Drum Hill Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Karch Rd/Tr 201 over Drum Hill Branch carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Karch Rd/Tr 201 over Drum Hill Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Karch Rd/Tr 201 over Drum Hill Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.