US Bridges

Il 29 over Panther Creek

Good

Christian County, Illinois · 0.4 MI NW Il 104 · Structure no. 011250300000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 29 over Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Il 29 over Panther Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,928 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIl 29
CrossesPanther Creek
Location0.4 MI NW Il 104
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates39.57137, -89.31408
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2023)
Projected traffic12,928 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 29 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 29 over Panther 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Il 29 over Panther Creek carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 29 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Il 29 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.