US Bridges

US 67 over Town Creek Fork

Fair

McDonough County, Illinois · .1 MI S of Ill 9 · Structure no. 055002600000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Town Creek Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 over Town Creek Fork in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 6,350 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,358 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesTown Creek Fork
Location.1 MI S of Ill 9
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyMcDonough County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.54917, -90.67369
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,350 (2023)
Projected traffic3,358 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 US 67 over Town Creek Fork built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Town Creek Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Town Creek Fork carry?

About 6,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Town Creek Fork?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Town Creek Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.