Ill 149 over Six Mile Creek
FairJackson County, Illinois · 0.25 Mi.W. Hurst · Structure no. 039003200000000
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 149 over Six Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 149 over Six Mile Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 91 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,081 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 149 over Six Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Ill 149 over Six Mile 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 Ill 149 over Six Mile Creek carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ill 149 over Six Mile Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 149 over Six Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.