US Bridges

Ill 127 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Washington County, Illinois · 7MI S of Nashville · Structure no. 095200400000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 127 over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ill 127 over Sugar Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,203 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 127
CrossesSugar Creek
Location7MI S of Nashville
RouteState Highway 127
CountyWashington County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.24151, -89.38015
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2023)
Projected traffic5,203 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 127 over Sugar 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 Sugar Creek carry?

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ill 127 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ill 127 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.