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FAP 116(IL 130) over Big Creek

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Richland County, Illinois · 2.25 MI S. JCT US-50 · Structure no. 080200400000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 116(IL 130) over Big Creek is a concrete frame carrying FAP 116(IL 130) over Big Creek in Richland County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,444 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 116(IL 130)
CrossesBig Creek
Location2.25 MI S. JCT US-50
RouteState Highway 130
CountyRichland County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.68709, -88.08479
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2023)
Projected traffic4,444 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$594,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 116(IL 130) over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 116(IL 130) over Big 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does FAP 116(IL 130) over Big Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FAP 116(IL 130) over Big Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m).

Who owns FAP 116(IL 130) over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.