US Bridges

US 150 over Big Hollow Creek

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · NW City of Peoria · Structure no. 072200800000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 over Big Hollow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 150 over Big Hollow Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 35,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,221 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 150
CrossesBig Hollow Creek
LocationNW City of Peoria
RouteU.S. Route 150
Coordinates40.75911, -89.63839
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,400 (2023)
Projected traffic17,221 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 150 over Big Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 150 over Big Hollow 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 US 150 over Big Hollow Creek carry?

About 35,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 150 over Big Hollow Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 150 over Big Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.