US Bridges

US 67 over Toms Creek

Fair

Mercer County, Illinois · 025 MI N Alexis Wye · Structure no. 066001600000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Toms Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 over Toms Creek in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,424 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesToms Creek
Location025 MI N Alexis Wye
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyMercer County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.06905, -90.58999
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,424 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 67 over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Toms 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 over Toms Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Toms Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.