US Bridges

Il 140 & Il 127 over E Fork Shoal Creek

Good

Bond County, Illinois · NW Cl of Greenville · Structure no. 003005700000000

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 140 & Il 127 over E Fork Shoal Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 140 & Il 127 over E Fork Shoal Creek in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 35 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,091 by 2046. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 140 & Il 127
CrossesE Fork Shoal Creek
LocationNW Cl of Greenville
RouteState Highway 127
CountyBond County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.89787, -89.42061
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2023)
Projected traffic4,091 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Il 140 & Il 127 over E Fork Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Il 140 & Il 127 over E Fork Shoal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Il 140 & Il 127 over E Fork Shoal Creek carry?

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Il 140 & Il 127 over E Fork Shoal Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Il 140 & Il 127 over E Fork Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.