US Bridges

Il 148-FAP 726 over Little Wolf Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Illinois · 3.3 MI N of I-57 · Structure no. 100003600000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 148-FAP 726 over Little Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 148-FAP 726 over Little Wolf Creek in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 67 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 6,150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,555 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 148-FAP 726
CrossesLittle Wolf Creek
Location3.3 MI N of I-57
RouteState Highway 148
CountyWilliamson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.65799, -89.02085
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,150 (2023)
Projected traffic5,555 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 148-FAP 726 over Little Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Il 148-FAP 726 over Little Wolf 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Il 148-FAP 726 over Little Wolf Creek carry?

About 6,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Il 148-FAP 726 over Little Wolf Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 148-FAP 726 over Little Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.