US Bridges

Old Il 4 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Macoupin County, Illinois · 3.3M N IL108-CARLNVL · Structure no. 059250300000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Il 4 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Il 4 over Hurricane Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Il 4
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location3.3M N IL108-CARLNVL
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.33134, -89.86915
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Il 4 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Il 4 over Hurricane 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 November 2021.

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 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Old Il 4 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.