US Bridges

Il 108 over Hodges Creek

Fair

Macoupin County, Illinois · 2.6 M E Green CO LN · Structure no. 059051000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
574 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 108 over Hodges Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 108 over Hodges Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2046. The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesIl 108
CrossesHodges Creek
Location2.6 M E Green CO LN
RouteState Highway 108
Coordinates39.30526, -90.10113
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length574 ft (175 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic682 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Il 108 over Hodges Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 108 over Hodges 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Il 108 over Hodges Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Il 108 over Hodges Creek?

The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Il 108 over Hodges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.