US Bridges

Kratsinger Hollow over Green Creek

Good

Union County, Illinois · 0.1MI N Ill 146 · Structure no. 091322900000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kratsinger Hollow over Green Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kratsinger Hollow over Green Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKratsinger Hollow
CrossesGreen Creek
Location0.1MI N Ill 146
Coordinates37.46548, -89.28827
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Kratsinger Hollow over Green Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kratsinger Hollow 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Kratsinger Hollow over Green Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kratsinger Hollow over Green Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kratsinger Hollow over Green Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.