US Bridges

Il 267 over Lick Creek South

Fair

Greene County, Illinois · 6.6 M N Greenfield · Structure no. 031001600000000

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 267 over Lick Creek South is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 267 over Lick Creek South in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 6 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2046. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 267
CrossesLick Creek South
Location6.6 M N Greenfield
RouteState Highway 267
CountyGreene County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.44866, -90.20836
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2023)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.1 mi (116 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 267 over Lick Creek South built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Il 267 over Lick Creek South 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Il 267 over Lick Creek South carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Il 267 over Lick Creek South?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Il 267 over Lick Creek South?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.