US Bridges

Il 108 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Greene County, Illinois · 1.1 MI W FAS 739 · Structure no. 031003800000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 108 over Hurricane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 108 over Hurricane Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).

CarriesIl 108
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1.1 MI W FAS 739
RouteState Highway 108
Coordinates39.29274, -90.569
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 108 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 108 over Hurricane 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Il 108 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Il 108 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 108 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.