US Bridges

Il 16 (fap 91) over Hickory Grove Creek

Good

Edgar County, Illinois · 2.0 MI E of Kansas · Structure no. 023200700000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 16 (fap 91) over Hickory Grove Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 16 (fap 91) over Hickory Grove Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIl 16 (fap 91)
CrossesHickory Grove Creek
Location2.0 MI E of Kansas
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates39.55528, -87.89358
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,071 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 16 (fap 91) over Hickory Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 16 (fap 91) over Hickory Grove 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Il 16 (fap 91) over Hickory Grove Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Il 16 (fap 91) over Hickory Grove Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Il 16 (fap 91) over Hickory Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.