US Bridges

SBI-11 (ILL-140) over Owl Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · .3 MI E Bond CO LN · Structure no. 026009800000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SBI-11 (ILL-140) over Owl Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SBI-11 (ILL-140) over Owl Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSBI-11 (ILL-140)
CrossesOwl Creek
Location.3 MI E Bond CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.92367, -89.24711
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic612 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SBI-11 (ILL-140) over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SBI-11 (ILL-140) over Owl 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SBI-11 (ILL-140) over Owl Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SBI-11 (ILL-140) over Owl Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SBI-11 (ILL-140) over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.