US Bridges

Ill 8 over Branch Farm Creek

Good

Tazewell County, Illinois · E of Carver Lane · Structure no. 090201600000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 8 over Branch Farm Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 8 over Branch Farm Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,847 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIll 8
CrossesBranch Farm Creek
LocationE of Carver Lane
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates40.67695, -89.53129
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2023)
Projected traffic14,847 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Ill 8 over Branch Farm Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 8 over Branch Farm 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 8 over Branch Farm Creek carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ill 8 over Branch Farm Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 8 over Branch Farm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.