US Bridges

US 52 & Ill 64 over Carroll Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Illinois · 1.7 MI E of Ill 78 · Structure no. 008004900000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 & Ill 64 over Carroll Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 & Ill 64 over Carroll Creek in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,283 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52 & Ill 64
CrossesCarroll Creek
Location1.7 MI E of Ill 78
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyCarroll County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.09497, -89.9483
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating84.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2023)
Projected traffic3,283 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 52 & Ill 64 over Carroll Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 & Ill 64 over Carroll 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 & Ill 64 over Carroll Creek carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 52 & Ill 64 over Carroll Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 & Ill 64 over Carroll Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.