US Bridges

Mitchell ST over West End Creek

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Williamson County, Illinois · Marion · Structure no. 100601000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell ST over West End Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mitchell ST over West End Creek in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMitchell ST
CrossesWest End Creek
LocationMarion
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.72474, -88.92817
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 Mitchell ST over West End Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchell ST over West End 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mitchell ST over West End Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mitchell ST over West End Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchell ST over West End Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.