Elm Street over Farm Creek
FairTazewell County, Illinois · NE-23-T26NR3W · Structure no. 090600700000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street over Farm Creek is a concrete slab carrying Elm Street over Farm Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Street over Farm Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Street 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Elm Street over Farm Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Elm Street over Farm Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Street over Farm Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.