US Bridges

FAP 885-IL 127/146 over Green Creek

Good

Union County, Illinois · 0.3 MI E Il 127 · Structure no. 091007200000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 885-IL 127/146 over Green Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 885-IL 127/146 over Green Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,252 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 885-IL 127/146
CrossesGreen Creek
Location0.3 MI E Il 127
RouteState Highway 127
CountyUnion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.46702, -89.30009
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,252 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAP 885-IL 127/146 over Green Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 885-IL 127/146 over Green 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 885-IL 127/146 over Green Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAP 885-IL 127/146 over Green Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 885-IL 127/146 over Green Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.