Ill 8/116 over Farm Creek
FairTazewell County, Illinois · Main and Camp E.Peo. · Structure no. 090004700000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 8/116 over Farm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 8/116 over Farm Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 24,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,048 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 8/116 over Farm Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Ill 8/116 over Farm 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 8/116 over Farm Creek carry?
About 24,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ill 8/116 over Farm Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 8/116 over Farm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.