US Bridges

FAP 42-IL 13/127 over Youngs Creek

Good

Perry County, Illinois · 1 MI N Jackson CO · Structure no. 073200300000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 42-IL 13/127 over Youngs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 42-IL 13/127 over Youngs Creek in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,737 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAP 42-IL 13/127
CrossesYoungs Creek
Location1 MI N Jackson CO
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates37.96151, -89.33256
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2023)
Projected traffic3,737 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Youngs Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 42-IL 13/127 over Youngs 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 February 2022.

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

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.