Old US 34 over Old Tom Creek
Henderson County, Illinois · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Old US 34 over Old Tom Creek in Henderson County, Illinois, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 3 (serious condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1971, making it 103 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 200 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 18 of the 142 inventoried bridges in Henderson County rated poor (12.7%); 18 (12.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated April 2024, on a 12-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 | 3 | Serious condition |
| Superstructure | 3 | 3 | Serious condition |
| Substructure | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 42 ft |
| Location | .5 Mi E Ill 94 (N) |
| NBI structure number | 036000300000000 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 12 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Henderson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 34 over Miss Riv & Cri&p RR | 1994 | 10,800 | Fair |
| US 34 over Chinn St Gulfport | 1970 | 10,200 | Fair |
| US 34 over BNSF RR (079194E) | 1970 | 10,200 | Fair |
| US 34EB over Crystal Lk Dr Ditch | 1998 | 10,200 | Fair |
| US 34WB over Crystal Lk Dr Ditch | 1998 | 10,200 | Poor |
| US 34 over P.d. Creek | 2008 | 6,050 | Fair |
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