US Bridges

Sadler RD over Little Creek

Good

Union County, Illinois · 1 MI SE of Anna · Structure no. 091323300000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sadler RD over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sadler RD over Little Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSadler RD
CrossesLittle Creek
Location1 MI SE of Anna
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.43883, -89.2252
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 Sadler RD over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sadler RD over Little 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sadler RD over Little Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sadler RD over Little Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sadler RD over Little Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.