Cartwright BP147 over Richland Creek
GoodSangamon County, Illinois · 2.0 W P Plains · Structure no. 084502200000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cartwright BP147 over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cartwright BP147 over Richland Creek in Sangamon 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cartwright BP147 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cartwright BP147 over Richland 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 March 2022.
How much traffic does Cartwright BP147 over Richland Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Cartwright BP147 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).
Who owns Cartwright BP147 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.