US Bridges

I 74 over Camp Creek

Fair

Henry County, Illinois · .25MI N 1200N · Structure no. 037116200000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 74 over Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 74 over Camp Creek in Henry 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 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,496 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 74
CrossesCamp Creek
Location.25MI N 1200N
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates41.3283, -90.33486
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,800 (2023)
Projected traffic17,496 by 2046
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 I 74 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 74 over Camp 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I 74 over Camp Creek carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I 74 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 74 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.