Ill 149 over Kinkaid Creek
FairJackson County, Illinois · 0.9 M E of Ill 3 · Structure no. 039005600000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 238 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 149 over Kinkaid Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 149 over Kinkaid Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,323 by 2046. The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 149 over Kinkaid Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 149 over Kinkaid 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 2025.
How much traffic does Ill 149 over Kinkaid Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ill 149 over Kinkaid Creek?
The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 149 over Kinkaid Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.