US Bridges

Ill 96 over Hadley Creek

Good

Pike County, Illinois · .5MI S Kinderhook · Structure no. 075003600000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
364 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 96 over Hadley Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 96 over Hadley Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 87 years old, older 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2046. The structure is 364 ft (111 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIll 96
CrossesHadley Creek
Location.5MI S Kinderhook
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates39.69291, -91.14927
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length364 ft (111 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 96 over Hadley Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Ill 96 over Hadley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 96 over Hadley Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ill 96 over Hadley Creek?

The structure is 364 ft (111 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 96 over Hadley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.