US Bridges

Long CR Rd(ms 5000 over Long Creek

Poor

Macon County, Illinois · City of Long Creek · Structure no. 058316100000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long CR Rd(ms 5000 over Long Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Long CR Rd(ms 5000 over Long Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLong CR Rd(ms 5000
CrossesLong Creek
LocationCity of Long Creek
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.80246, -88.84488
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2020)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Long CR Rd(ms 5000 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long CR Rd(ms 5000 over Long Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Long CR Rd(ms 5000 over Long Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Long CR Rd(ms 5000 over Long Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Long CR Rd(ms 5000 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.