I 57 SB & US 51 SB over Little Creek
PoorPulaski County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S Union CO · Structure no. 077001400000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 57 SB & US 51 SB over Little Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 57 SB & US 51 SB over Little Creek in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,828 by 2046. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 57 SB & US 51 SB over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 57 SB & US 51 SB over Little 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does I 57 SB & US 51 SB over Little Creek carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.
How long is I 57 SB & US 51 SB over Little Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns I 57 SB & US 51 SB over Little Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.