US Bridges

Ill 29 over Barrville Creek

Poor

Peoria County, Illinois · 2 MI S of Sparland · Structure no. 062000800000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 29 over Barrville Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ill 29 over Barrville Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,666 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 29
CrossesBarrville Creek
Location2 MI S of Sparland
RouteState Highway 29
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.99647, -89.44341
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,950 (2023)
Projected traffic6,666 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ill 29 over Barrville Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 29 over Barrville Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 29 over Barrville Creek carry?

About 4,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ill 29 over Barrville Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 29 over Barrville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.