US Bridges

Main Street over Little Lick Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · N.PEKIN-.5M S Ill 29 · Structure no. 090605100000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,450
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Little Lick Creek is a concrete slab carrying Main Street over Little Lick Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 95 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 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 5,450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,060 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesLittle Lick Creek
LocationN.PEKIN-.5M S Ill 29
Coordinates40.61875, -89.62062
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,450 (2023)
Projected traffic6,060 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 Main Street over Little Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Main Street over Little Lick 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Little Lick Creek carry?

About 5,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Little Lick Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Little Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.