US Bridges

Il 99 over Missouri Creek

Fair

Brown County, Illinois · .25 S Schuyler Line · Structure no. 005200000000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 99 over Missouri Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Il 99 over Missouri Creek in Brown County, Illinois. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesIl 99
CrossesMissouri Creek
Location.25 S Schuyler Line
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates40.10159, -90.76831
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 99 over Missouri Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Il 99 over Missouri 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Il 99 over Missouri Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Il 99 over Missouri Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Il 99 over Missouri Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.