US Bridges

Il 161 over Crooked Crk Overflow

Good

Clinton County, Illinois · 1 MI W Centralia · Structure no. 014202500000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 161 over Crooked Crk Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 161 over Crooked Crk Overflow in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,655 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesIl 161
CrossesCrooked Crk Overflow
Location1 MI W Centralia
RouteState Highway 161
Coordinates38.53454, -89.18653
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2023)
Projected traffic6,655 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 161 over Crooked Crk Overflow built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 161 over Crooked Crk Overflow 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Il 161 over Crooked Crk Overflow carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Il 161 over Crooked Crk Overflow?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Il 161 over Crooked Crk Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.