US Bridges

US 150 over Little Farm Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · 3M E 150 & 8 E.Peo. · Structure no. 090014800000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 over Little Farm Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 150 over Little Farm Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,202 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 150
CrossesLittle Farm Creek
Location3M E 150 & 8 E.Peo.
RouteU.S. Route 150
Coordinates40.65046, -89.51406
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,202 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 150 over Little Farm Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 150 over Little 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 150 over Little Farm Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 150 over Little Farm Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 150 over Little Farm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.