Nokomis Blacktop over Blue Grass Creek
FairMontgomery County, Illinois · 3M E Il 127 · Structure no. 068200900000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nokomis Blacktop over Blue Grass Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nokomis Blacktop over Blue Grass Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nokomis Blacktop over Blue Grass Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nokomis Blacktop over Blue Grass 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Nokomis Blacktop over Blue Grass Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Nokomis Blacktop over Blue Grass Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).
Who owns Nokomis Blacktop over Blue Grass Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.