US Bridges

US 34 over P.D. Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Illinois · 7.5 MI W Biggsville · Structure no. 036005200000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 over P.D. Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 over P.D. Creek in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,050 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,959 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 34
CrossesP.D. Creek
Location7.5 MI W Biggsville
RouteU.S. Route 34
CountyHenderson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.83039, -90.99761
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,050 (2023)
Projected traffic5,959 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 34 over P.D. Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 34 over P.D. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 34 over P.D. Creek carry?

About 6,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 34 over P.D. Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 over P.D. Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.