Old Il 4 over Hurricane Creek
PoorPosted for loadMacoupin County, Illinois · 3M N IL108-CARLINVLE · Structure no. 059003100000000
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Il 4 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete other carrying Old Il 4 over Hurricane Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Il 4 over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Il 4 over Hurricane 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Old Il 4 over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Old Il 4 over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Old Il 4 over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.