Crestwood Road over Barnes Creek
PoorPosted for loadMassac County, Illinois · 7.2 MI N Brookport · Structure no. 064301200000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crestwood Road over Barnes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crestwood Road over Barnes Creek in Massac County, Illinois. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 4 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Crestwood Road over Barnes Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Crestwood Road over Barnes 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Crestwood Road over Barnes Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Crestwood Road over Barnes Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Crestwood Road over Barnes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.