US Bridges

Forest Road over Little Eagle Creek

Good

Saline County, Illinois · 8.0 MI W ST RTE 1 · Structure no. 083325400000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Road over Little Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Forest Road over Little Eagle Creek in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesForest Road
CrossesLittle Eagle Creek
Location8.0 MI W ST RTE 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.63242, -88.3747
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Forest Road over Little Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road over Little Eagle 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Forest Road over Little Eagle Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Forest Road over Little Eagle Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Road over Little Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.