US Bridges

FAP 781(IL 33) over Lamotte Creek

Good

Crawford County, Illinois · SW Cl Palestine · Structure no. 017003500000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 781(IL 33) over Lamotte Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 781(IL 33) over Lamotte Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 781(IL 33)
CrossesLamotte Creek
LocationSW Cl Palestine
RouteState Highway 33
CountyCrawford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.99524, -87.60776
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length191 ft (58.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic960 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 FAP 781(IL 33) over Lamotte Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 781(IL 33) over Lamotte 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 781(IL 33) over Lamotte Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAP 781(IL 33) over Lamotte Creek?

The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 781(IL 33) over Lamotte Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.