US Bridges

FAP 42-IL 13/127 over Chicken Creek

Good

Perry County, Illinois · Scl of Pinckneyville · Structure no. 073003200000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 42-IL 13/127 over Chicken Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 42-IL 13/127 over Chicken Creek in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,949 by 2046. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 42-IL 13/127
CrossesChicken Creek
LocationScl of Pinckneyville
RouteState Highway 13
CountyPerry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.044, -89.37915
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,949 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 FAP 42-IL 13/127 over Chicken Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 42-IL 13/127 over Chicken Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 42-IL 13/127 over Chicken Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 42-IL 13/127 over Chicken Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 42-IL 13/127 over Chicken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.