US Bridges

Ill 145 over Hayes Creek

Fair

Pope County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S Ill 147 · Structure no. 076001300000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 145 over Hayes Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 145 over Hayes Creek in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 71 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 145
CrossesHayes Creek
Location0.5 MI S Ill 147
RouteState Highway 145
CountyPope County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.45618, -88.66829
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$480,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 145 over Hayes Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Ill 145 over Hayes 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 145 over Hayes Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ill 145 over Hayes Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 145 over Hayes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.