US Bridges

County Highway No over Adams Creek

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 2.0 MI NW Ladd · Structure no. 006503200000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway No over Adams Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Highway No over Adams Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway No
CrossesAdams Creek
Location2.0 MI NW Ladd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.40787, -89.23968
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 County Highway No over Adams Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway No over Adams 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway No over Adams Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Highway No over Adams Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns County Highway No over Adams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.