US Bridges

I-74 over Big Hollow Creek

Poor

Peoria County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E of Ill 6 · Structure no. 072201500000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 over Big Hollow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-74 over Big Hollow Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4 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 16,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,463 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74
CrossesBig Hollow Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Ill 6
RouteInterstate 74
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.74066, -89.65957
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,250 (2023)
Projected traffic16,463 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-74 over Big Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-74 over Big Hollow 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-74 over Big Hollow Creek carry?

About 16,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-74 over Big Hollow Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I-74 over Big Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.