US Bridges

Shipmann Blacktop over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Macoupin County, Illinois · 9.6MI N JCT Ill 16 · Structure no. 059005300000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shipmann Blacktop over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shipmann Blacktop over Hurricane Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesShipmann Blacktop
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location9.6MI N JCT Ill 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacoupin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.21706, -89.95236
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2021)
Projected traffic1,768 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Shipmann Blacktop over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shipmann Blacktop over Hurricane 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Shipmann Blacktop over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Shipmann Blacktop over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Shipmann Blacktop over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.