US Bridges

Ill 127 over Br of Crooked CR

Fair

Washington County, Illinois · 1.4 MI N of Ill 177 · Structure no. 095200100000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 127 over Br of Crooked CR is a concrete culvert carrying Ill 127 over Br of Crooked CR in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,146 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesIll 127
CrossesBr of Crooked CR
Location1.4 MI N of Ill 177
RouteState Highway 127
Coordinates38.46054, -89.36425
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2023)
Projected traffic3,146 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 Ill 127 over Br of Crooked CR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 127 over Br of Crooked CR 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 Br of Crooked CR carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ill 127 over Br of Crooked CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ill 127 over Br of Crooked CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.