US Bridges

US 24 over Frazier Creek

Good

Adams County, Illinois · 1.2 MI E JCT24+96 · Structure no. 001250100000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 over Frazier Creek is a concrete frame carrying US 24 over Frazier Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,939 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 24
CrossesFrazier Creek
Location1.2 MI E JCT24+96
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates40.00791, -91.34507
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,950 (2023)
Projected traffic3,939 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 24 over Frazier Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 over Frazier 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 over Frazier Creek carry?

About 3,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 24 over Frazier Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns US 24 over Frazier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.