US Bridges

No Data Entered over Wolf Creek

Fair

Alexander County, Illinois · T15SR2WS18 · Structure no. 090802000003001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2003 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

No Data Entered over Wolf Creek is a wood or timber girder and floorbeam system carrying No Data Entered over Wolf Creek in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesNo Data Entered
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationT15SR2WS18
RouteFederal Lands Road 656
Coordinates37.21325, -89.3677
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2003)
Projected traffic1 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was No Data Entered over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is No Data Entered over Wolf Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does No Data Entered over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is No Data Entered over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns No Data Entered over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.