US Bridges

Free Church Road over N Kinnikinnick Creek

GoodPosted for load

Boone County, Illinois · 6.5 MI NE Roscoe · Structure no. 004306200000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Free Church Road over N Kinnikinnick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Free Church Road over N Kinnikinnick Creek in Boone County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFree Church Road
CrossesN Kinnikinnick Creek
Location6.5 MI NE Roscoe
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.45848, -88.91939
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic234 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Free Church Road over N Kinnikinnick Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Free Church Road over N Kinnikinnick 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Free Church Road over N Kinnikinnick Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Free Church Road over N Kinnikinnick Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Free Church Road over N Kinnikinnick Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.