Ill 127 over Crooked Creek
FairWashington County, Illinois · 1 MI S JCT 161 · Structure no. 095002200000000
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 127 over Crooked Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 127 over Crooked Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 91 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 6 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,207 by 2046. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 127 over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Ill 127 over Crooked 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 127 over Crooked Creek carry?
About 2,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Ill 127 over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 127 over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.