US Bridges

Ill 128(FAP 770) over Wilborn Creek

Fair

Moultrie County, Illinois · 1.25 MI S Bethany RD · Structure no. 070003600000000

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 128(FAP 770) over Wilborn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 128(FAP 770) over Wilborn Creek in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 45 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIll 128(FAP 770)
CrossesWilborn Creek
Location1.25 MI S Bethany RD
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates39.60625, -88.80955
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$272,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 128(FAP 770) over Wilborn Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Ill 128(FAP 770) over Wilborn 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 128(FAP 770) over Wilborn Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ill 128(FAP 770) over Wilborn Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 128(FAP 770) over Wilborn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.