Ch 40 over Richland Creek
Poor Condition103 years old150 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Shelby |
| Location | 3.0 SE Of Cowden |
| Carries | Ch 40 |
| Crosses | Richland Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.23601, -88.78710 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Poor |
| Deck | 4 (Poor) |
| Superstructure | 2 (Critical) |
| Substructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Channel/Waterway | 5 (Fair) |
| Scour Critical | 5 — Stable for scour |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel |
| Design | Truss - Thru |
| Total Length | 63.0 ft (19.2 m) |
| Max Span | 60.4 ft (18.4 m) |
| Deck Width | 18.0 ft (5.5 m) |
| Deck Area | 105.6 sq m |
| Main Spans | 1 |
| Year Built | 1923 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 150 (2024) |
| Truck Traffic | 4% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 1 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 224 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | County Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 087304100000000 |