Old US 34 over Old Tom Creek
PoorPosted for loadHenderson County, Illinois · .5 MI E Ill 94 (n) · Structure no. 036000300000000
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 34 over Old Tom Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old US 34 over Old Tom Creek in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 103 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 34 over Old Tom Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Old US 34 over Old Tom 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Old US 34 over Old Tom Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Old US 34 over Old Tom Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 34 over Old Tom Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.