Ill 127 over Cooper Creek
GoodAlexander County, Illinois · 0.2 MI S Union CO · Structure no. 002002900000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 675
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 127 over Cooper Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 127 over Cooper Creek in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 127 over Cooper Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 127 over Cooper 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 February 2021.
How much traffic does Ill 127 over Cooper Creek carry?
About 675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ill 127 over Cooper Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 127 over Cooper Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.