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Ill 100 over Bettell Creek

Fair

Pike County, Illinois · 2MI N Pearl · Structure no. 075200000000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 100 over Bettell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ill 100 over Bettell Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 696 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 100
CrossesBettell Creek
Location2MI N Pearl
RouteState Highway 100
CountyPike County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.48938, -90.64713
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic696 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 100 over Bettell Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 100 over Bettell 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 100 over Bettell Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ill 100 over Bettell Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Ill 100 over Bettell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.