US Bridges

FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Crooked Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Illinois · 2.75 MI E ILL-130 · Structure no. 040000700000000

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Crooked Creek in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 102 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,754 by 2046. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesFAP-781 (ILL-33)
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location2.75 MI E ILL-130
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates39.01065, -88.09076
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,754 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Crooked 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Crooked Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.