US Bridges

Ill 10(FAP 721) over W Br Goose Creek

Poor

Piatt County, Illinois · 1.0 MI W of Deland · Structure no. 074007500000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 10(FAP 721) over W Br Goose Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 10(FAP 721) over W Br Goose Creek in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4 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.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 10(FAP 721)
CrossesW Br Goose Creek
Location1.0 MI W of Deland
RouteState Highway 10
CountyPiatt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.12724, -88.66539
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,717 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 10(FAP 721) over W Br Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 10(FAP 721) over W Br Goose 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 10(FAP 721) over W Br Goose Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ill 10(FAP 721) over W Br Goose Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Ill 10(FAP 721) over W Br Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.