Located east of Scales Mound, this stone arch bridge crosses Culvert Road and White Oak Springs Creek. It was originally built to cross the creek, which now runs in a drain tile under the road.
Built in 1853 as an early stone arch in Illinois, this structure features a single stone arch span. The arch was lined in 1944, a repair which has held up.
East of the Mississippi, railroad bridges, particularly stone arches, dating to the 1850s aren't extremely rare, like they are west of the Mississippi River.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition. However, deterioration may become an issue in the future, as trees grow on the structure. The original stonework is still visible on the structure.
The author has ranked this bridge as being moderately significant, due to the older age of the structure.
The photo above is an overview.