US Bridges

Lincoln Ave over Branch of Farm Creek

Good

Tazewell County, Illinois · SE1/4-14-T26NR3W · Structure no. 090608800000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Ave over Branch of Farm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lincoln Ave over Branch of Farm Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesLincoln Ave
CrossesBranch of Farm Creek
LocationSE1/4-14-T26NR3W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.70664, -89.41182
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Lincoln Ave over Branch of Farm Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Ave over Branch of 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Ave over Branch of Farm Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Ave over Branch of Farm Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Ave over Branch of Farm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.