US Bridges

US 67 over Apple Creek Overflow

Fair

Greene County, Illinois · 3.52 MI S White Hall · Structure no. 031003100000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
821 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Apple Creek Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 over Apple Creek Overflow in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,182 by 2046. The structure is 821 ft (250.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesApple Creek Overflow
Location3.52 MI S White Hall
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates39.37536, -90.40976
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length821 ft (250.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2023)
Projected traffic3,182 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 over Apple Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Apple Creek Overflow 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 over Apple Creek Overflow carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Apple Creek Overflow?

The structure is 821 ft (250.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Apple Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.