Ill 127 over Flat Branch Creek
GoodClinton County, Illinois · 8.1MI N of Carlyle · Structure no. 014006300000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 127 over Flat Branch Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 127 over Flat Branch Creek in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,905 by 2046. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 127 over Flat Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 127 over Flat Branch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 127 over Flat Branch Creek carry?
About 3,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ill 127 over Flat Branch Creek?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 127 over Flat Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.