Ill 34 over Halltown Creek
PoorFranklin County, Illinois · 1 M.Se of T-Sonville · Structure no. 028200800000000
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 34 over Halltown Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 34 over Halltown Creek in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 34 over Halltown Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 34 over Halltown Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 34 over Halltown Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ill 34 over Halltown Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).
Who owns Ill 34 over Halltown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.