US Bridges

Il 154-FAP 841 over Little Indian Creek

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · 2 MI W Il 148 · Structure no. 028007100000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 154-FAP 841 over Little Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 154-FAP 841 over Little Indian Creek in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,475 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesIl 154-FAP 841
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location2 MI W Il 148
RouteState Highway 154
Coordinates38.08197, -89.09224
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,475 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 154-FAP 841 over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 154-FAP 841 over Little Indian 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 154-FAP 841 over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Il 154-FAP 841 over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 154-FAP 841 over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.