US Bridges

Springfield RD-967 over Cole Creek

Good

Tazewell County, Illinois · 0.10MI SE of Ill 116 · Structure no. 090603500000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springfield RD-967 over Cole Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Springfield RD-967 over Cole 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 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,727 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpringfield RD-967
CrossesCole Creek
Location0.10MI SE of Ill 116
Coordinates40.66679, -89.57788
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,727 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Springfield RD-967 over Cole Creek built?

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

What condition is Springfield RD-967 over Cole 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Springfield RD-967 over Cole Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Springfield RD-967 over Cole Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Springfield RD-967 over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.