US Bridges

FAP-774 (ILL-33) over Wolf Creek

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · 2 MI E Beecher City · Structure no. 025003000000000

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-774 (ILL-33) over Wolf Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-774 (ILL-33) over Wolf Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 86 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 5 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,392 by 2046. The structure is 189 ft (57.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-774 (ILL-33)
CrossesWolf Creek
Location2 MI E Beecher City
RouteState Highway 33
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.18695, -88.74165
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,392 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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-774 (ILL-33) over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FAP-774 (ILL-33) over Wolf 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-774 (ILL-33) over Wolf Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP-774 (ILL-33) over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-774 (ILL-33) over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.