US Bridges

US 150 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · 1 MI W of Brimfield · Structure no. 072201700000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying US 150 over Walnut Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,172 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 150
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1 MI W of Brimfield
RouteU.S. Route 150
Coordinates40.84403, -89.90139
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 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 traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,172 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 150 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 150 over Walnut 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 150 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 150 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 150 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.