US Bridges

"c" Street over Richland Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.25M W Ill 159 · Structure no. 082610400000000

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

"c" Street over Richland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying "c" Street over Richland Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 77 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries"c" Street
CrossesRichland Creek
Location0.25M W Ill 159
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.51665, -89.98892
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 "c" Street over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is "c" Street over Richland 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does "c" Street over Richland Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is "c" Street over Richland Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns "c" Street over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.