US Bridges

Old Lincoln Trail over Hollow Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · .1 MI E Ill 161 · Structure no. 082202400000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lincoln Trail over Hollow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old Lincoln Trail over Hollow Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,424 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Lincoln Trail
CrossesHollow Creek
Location.1 MI E Ill 161
Coordinates38.58428, -90.03834
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,424 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Old Lincoln Trail over Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Lincoln Trail over Hollow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Lincoln Trail over Hollow Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Lincoln Trail over Hollow Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old Lincoln Trail over Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.