US Bridges

Ill 13-127 over Beaucoup Creek

Fair

Perry County, Illinois · 3 MI S Ill 152 · Structure no. 073001000000000

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
523 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 13-127 over Beaucoup Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 13-127 over Beaucoup Creek in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 99 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 5 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,788 by 2046. The structure is 523 ft (159.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 13-127
CrossesBeaucoup Creek
Location3 MI S Ill 152
RouteState Highway 13
CountyPerry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.96769, -89.35262
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length523 ft (159.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,788 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 13-127 over Beaucoup Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Ill 13-127 over Beaucoup 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 Ill 13-127 over Beaucoup Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ill 13-127 over Beaucoup Creek?

The structure is 523 ft (159.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 13-127 over Beaucoup Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.