US Bridges

FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Little Creek

Good

Crawford County, Illinois · 1.25 MI W Robinson · Structure no. 017200600000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Little Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,171 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesFAP-781 (ILL-33)
CrossesLittle Creek
Location1.25 MI W Robinson
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates39.00536, -87.77994
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2023)
Projected traffic7,171 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 (ILL-33) over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Little 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Little Creek carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Little Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.