US Bridges

Ill 96 over Pigeon Creek

Good

Adams County, Illinois · 2MI SE Payson · Structure no. 001200900000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 96 over Pigeon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ill 96 over Pigeon Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long.

CarriesIll 96
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location2MI SE Payson
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates39.79979, -91.20735
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ill 96 over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 96 over Pigeon 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Ill 96 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ill 96 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ill 96 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.