Co. Hwy. 3 over Little Creek
PoorHancock County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N of Burnside · Structure no. 034303400000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Hwy. 3 over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Co. Hwy. 3 over Little Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. Hwy. 3 over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. Hwy. 3 over Little Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 3 over Little Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Co. Hwy. 3 over Little Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Hwy. 3 over Little Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.