US Bridges

Il 140 over Trib to Shoal Creek

Fair

Bond County, Illinois · 1.75MI E Old Ripley · Structure no. 003200800000000

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 140 over Trib to Shoal Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 140 over Trib to Shoal Creek in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 140
CrossesTrib to Shoal Creek
Location1.75MI E Old Ripley
RouteState Highway 140
CountyBond County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.88783, -89.53779
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,869 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 over Trib to Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 140 over Trib to Shoal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Il 140 over Trib to Shoal Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Il 140 over Trib to Shoal Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Il 140 over Trib to Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.