US Bridges

Ill 165 over Little Crooked Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 8.87 MI NE of Ill 9 · Structure no. 057200200000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 165 over Little Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 165 over Little Crooked Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIll 165
CrossesLittle Crooked Creek
Location8.87 MI NE of Ill 9
RouteState Highway 165
Coordinates40.54486, -88.7337
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2023)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ill 165 over Little Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 165 over Little Crooked 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Ill 165 over Little Crooked Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ill 165 over Little Crooked Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Ill 165 over Little Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.