Il 127 over Locust Creek
GoodWashington County, Illinois · 5.5 MI S of Nashville · Structure no. 095006500000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 226 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 127 over Locust Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 127 over Locust Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,445 by 2046. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Il 127 over Locust Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 127 over Locust 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Il 127 over Locust Creek carry?
About 4,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Il 127 over Locust Creek?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Il 127 over Locust Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.