Il 61 over Flour Creek
FairHancock County, Illinois · 3.6M N IL101-AUGUSTA · Structure no. 034050200000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 61 over Flour Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 61 over Flour Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 61 over Flour Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 61 over Flour 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Il 61 over Flour Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Il 61 over Flour Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Il 61 over Flour Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.