US Bridges

Ms# 1800 over Henderson Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Illinois · SW-10-T10NR5W · Structure no. 036443200000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ms# 1800 over Henderson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ms# 1800 over Henderson Creek in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMs# 1800
CrossesHenderson Creek
LocationSW-10-T10NR5W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.86887, -90.95364
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ms# 1800 over Henderson Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ms# 1800 over Henderson 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ms# 1800 over Henderson Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ms# 1800 over Henderson Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ms# 1800 over Henderson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.