US Bridges

Bus 24 over Farm Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · Peoria ST Washington · Structure no. 090201100000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 24 over Farm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bus 24 over 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,413 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesBus 24
CrossesFarm Creek
LocationPeoria ST Washington
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates40.70331, -89.41314
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry5: 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2023)
Projected traffic11,413 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Bus 24 over Farm Creek built?

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

What condition is Bus 24 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bus 24 over Farm Creek carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bus 24 over Farm Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bus 24 over Farm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.