US Bridges

US 67 NB over Brushy Fork Creek

Good

Morgan County, Illinois · 2.25 MI S I 72/US 36 · Structure no. 069050800000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 NB over Brushy Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 NB over Brushy Fork Creek in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,702 by 2046. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 67 NB
CrossesBrushy Fork Creek
Location2.25 MI S I 72/US 36
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates39.64791, -90.29537
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,702 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NB over Brushy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 NB over Brushy Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does US 67 NB over Brushy Fork Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 67 NB over Brushy Fork Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 NB over Brushy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.