US Bridges

Ill 105(FAP 741) over Creek

Fair

Piatt County, Illinois · 1 MI S of Bement · Structure no. 074003000000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 105(FAP 741) over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ill 105(FAP 741) over Creek in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesIll 105(FAP 741)
CrossesCreek
Location1 MI S of Bement
RouteState Highway 105
Coordinates39.90418, -88.57491
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic1,566 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Ill 105(FAP 741) over Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Ill 105(FAP 741) over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 105(FAP 741) over Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ill 105(FAP 741) over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 105(FAP 741) over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.