US Bridges

US 24 over Rock Creek

Good

Adams County, Illinois · 1.2 MI W Fowler · Structure no. 001201100000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 24 over Rock Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,394 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 24
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.2 MI W Fowler
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates40.00722, -91.28126
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,394 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 US 24 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.

How much traffic does US 24 over Rock Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 24 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns US 24 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.