US Bridges

Il 100 over Crater Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Illinois · N of Michael MP 6.3 · Structure no. 007200400000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 100 over Crater Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 100 over Crater Creek in Calhoun County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIl 100
CrossesCrater Creek
LocationN of Michael MP 6.3
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates39.25055, -90.62147
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 100 over Crater Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 100 over Crater 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 2023.

How much traffic does Il 100 over Crater Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Il 100 over Crater Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Il 100 over Crater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.