US Bridges

FAP-776 (ILL-142) over Br Lakey Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Illinois · 3.7 MI S ILL-14 · Structure no. 033200300000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-776 (ILL-142) over Br Lakey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP-776 (ILL-142) over Br Lakey Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,374 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 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)
CrossesBr Lakey Creek
Location3.7 MI S ILL-14
RouteState Highway 142
CountyHamilton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.0383, -88.51723
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,374 by 2046
Trucks19%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP-776 (ILL-142) over Br Lakey Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-776 (ILL-142) over Br Lakey 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP-776 (ILL-142) over Br Lakey Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FAP-776 (ILL-142) over Br Lakey Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-776 (ILL-142) over Br Lakey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.