Il 78 Spur over Little Indian Creek
FairMorgan County, Illinois · .23M S Cass Co. Line · Structure no. 069000100000000
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 78 Spur over Little Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Il 78 Spur over Little Indian Creek in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Il 78 Spur over Little Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 78 Spur over Little Indian 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 2024.
How much traffic does Il 78 Spur over Little Indian Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Il 78 Spur over Little Indian Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Il 78 Spur over Little Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.