US Bridges

Il 127 over Over North Creek

Good

Washington County, Illinois · 4.0 M N Nashville · Structure no. 095007500000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 127 over Over North Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Il 127 over Over North Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,598 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesIl 127
CrossesOver North Creek
Location4.0 M N Nashville
RouteState Highway 127
Coordinates38.40285, -89.37086
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,598 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 127 over Over North Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 127 over Over North 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 Over North Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Il 127 over Over North Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Il 127 over Over North Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.