Ill 145 over Barnes Creek
FairMassac County, Illinois · 5.6 MI S Pope CO · Structure no. 064000900000000
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 145 over Barnes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ill 145 over Barnes Creek in Massac County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 93 years old, older 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 5 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,535 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 145 over Barnes Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Ill 145 over Barnes 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Ill 145 over Barnes Creek carry?
About 2,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ill 145 over Barnes Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 145 over Barnes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.