US Bridges

FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Middle Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Illinois · 6.5 MI SE Jeff CO LN · Structure no. 033001200000000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Middle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Middle Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,828 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-849 (ILL-142)
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location6.5 MI SE Jeff CO LN
RouteState Highway 142
CountyHamilton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.15277, -88.61014
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,828 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Middle Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Middle Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Middle Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.