US Bridges

Il 142 over Creek

Fair

Saline County, Illinois · 0.20 MI S College RD · Structure no. 083201900000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 142 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Il 142 over Creek in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,677 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesIl 142
CrossesCreek
Location0.20 MI S College RD
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates37.8041, -88.43504
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,677 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Il 142 over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 142 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Il 142 over Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Il 142 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns Il 142 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.