US Bridges

US 67 over Carter Creek

Good

McDonough County, Illinois · 1.3 MI S of Industry · Structure no. 055004800000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Carter Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 67 over Carter Creek in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesCarter Creek
Location1.3 MI S of Industry
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyMcDonough County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.30305, -90.60154
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Carter Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Carter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does US 67 over Carter Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Carter Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Carter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.