167th Street over Midlothian Creek
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.4 MI E Central Ave · Structure no. 016327200000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
167th Street over Midlothian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 167th Street over Midlothian Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 52 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,927 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 167th Street over Midlothian Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is 167th Street over Midlothian 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 167th Street over Midlothian Creek carry?
About 15,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 167th Street over Midlothian Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).
Who owns 167th Street over Midlothian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.