US Bridges

Il 13/127 over Beaucoup Creek

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · 2 MI S of Il 4 · Structure no. 039007700000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
422 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 13/127 over Beaucoup Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 13/127 over Beaucoup Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,596 by 2046. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 13/127
CrossesBeaucoup Creek
Location2 MI S of Il 4
RouteState Highway 13
CountyJackson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.83238, -89.32219
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2023)
Projected traffic4,596 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Il 13/127 over Beaucoup Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 13/127 over Beaucoup Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Il 13/127 over Beaucoup Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Il 13/127 over Beaucoup Creek?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 13/127 over Beaucoup Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.