Staab Road over Hicks Hollow Creek
PoorPosted for loadPeoria County, Illinois · WLINENE1/43T10NR8E · Structure no. 072480100000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Staab Road over Hicks Hollow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Staab Road over Hicks Hollow Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 69 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 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Staab Road over Hicks Hollow Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Staab Road over Hicks 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Staab Road over Hicks Hollow Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Staab Road over Hicks Hollow Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Staab Road over Hicks Hollow Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.