US Bridges

Il 116 over W Br Panther Creek

Fair

Woodford County, Illinois · 3.74 MI E of ILL117 · Structure no. 102202400000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 116 over W Br Panther Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 116 over W Br Panther Creek in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,586 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 116
CrossesW Br Panther Creek
Location3.74 MI E of ILL117
RouteState Highway 116
CountyWoodford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.79396, -89.2
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,586 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 116 over W Br Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 116 over W Br Panther 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Il 116 over W Br Panther Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Il 116 over W Br Panther Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Il 116 over W Br Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.