US Bridges

FAI 74 NB over Camp Creek

Poor

Henry County, Illinois · 2 MI N JCT Ill 81 · Structure no. 037001100000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 74 NB over Camp Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 74 NB over Camp Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 57 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,748 by 2046. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAI 74 NB
CrossesCamp Creek
Location2 MI N JCT Ill 81
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates41.31658, -90.33446
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2023)
Projected traffic8,748 by 2046
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 FAI 74 NB over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is FAI 74 NB over Camp 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 FAI 74 NB over Camp Creek carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FAI 74 NB over Camp Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 74 NB over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.