US Bridges

SB US 67 over E Fork Crooked Creek

Fair

McDonough County, Illinois · 1.2MI S Warren CO LN · Structure no. 055003100000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB US 67 over E Fork Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB US 67 over E Fork Crooked Creek in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesSB US 67
CrossesE Fork Crooked Creek
Location1.2MI S Warren CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates40.61505, -90.67362
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,273 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 SB US 67 over E Fork Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB US 67 over E Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SB US 67 over E Fork Crooked Creek carry?

About 4,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SB US 67 over E Fork Crooked Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SB US 67 over E Fork Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.