Ill 151 over Spring Creek
PoorJackson County, Illinois · 2 MI S of Ava · Structure no. 039200500000000
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 151 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 151 over Spring Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 151 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 151 over Spring 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Ill 151 over Spring Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Ill 151 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).
Who owns Ill 151 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.