US Bridges

Ch 1 over Lake Creekoverflow

Fair

Williamson County, Illinois · SW Corp Lim J City · Structure no. 100310300000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 1 over Lake Creekoverflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 1 over Lake Creekoverflow in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 1
CrossesLake Creekoverflow
LocationSW Corp Lim J City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.81365, -88.94206
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 1 over Lake Creekoverflow built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 1 over Lake Creekoverflow 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 1 over Lake Creekoverflow carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ch 1 over Lake Creekoverflow?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 1 over Lake Creekoverflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.