Ill 177 over Little Crooked Creek
FairWashington County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W of Il 127 · Structure no. 095006600000000
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 213 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 177 over Little Crooked Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 177 over Little Crooked Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 94 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 5 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,694 by 2046. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 177 over Little Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Ill 177 over Little 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 177 over Little Crooked Creek carry?
About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Ill 177 over Little Crooked Creek?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 177 over Little Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.