I-55 over Hurlbut Creek
FairLogan County, Illinois · .7M NE Elkhart Int · Structure no. 054201600000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-55 over Hurlbut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-55 over Hurlbut Creek in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 34,900 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,070 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-55 over Hurlbut Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-55 over Hurlbut 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I-55 over Hurlbut Creek carry?
About 34,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is I-55 over Hurlbut Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).
Who owns I-55 over Hurlbut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.