US Bridges

FAP 776 (ILL-142) over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Illinois · 2.3 MI S Ill 14 · Structure no. 033004700000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 776 (ILL-142) over Ten Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 776 (ILL-142) over Ten Mile Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2046. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 776 (ILL-142)
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location2.3 MI S Ill 14
RouteState Highway 142
CountyHamilton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.06078, -88.53022
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,576 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 776 (ILL-142) over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 776 (ILL-142) over Ten Mile 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 776 (ILL-142) over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAP 776 (ILL-142) over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 776 (ILL-142) over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.