US Bridges

Lincoln Avenue over Adams Creek

Fair

Bureau County, Illinois · East Center Cherry · Structure no. 006640100000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Avenue over Adams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lincoln Avenue over Adams Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Avenue
CrossesAdams Creek
LocationEast Center Cherry
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.42509, -89.20973
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lincoln Avenue over Adams Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Avenue over Adams 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln Avenue over Adams Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Avenue over Adams Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Avenue over Adams Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.