US Bridges

US 52 & Il 64 over Br. of Sraddle Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Illinois · 3.1 Mi. E. of Lanark · Structure no. 008201800000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 & Il 64 over Br. of Sraddle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 52 & Il 64 over Br. of Sraddle Creek in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,172 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52 & Il 64
CrossesBr. of Sraddle Creek
Location3.1 Mi. E. of Lanark
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyCarroll County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.09653, -89.7735
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,172 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 & Il 64 over Br. of Sraddle Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 & Il 64 over Br. of Sraddle 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 & Il 64 over Br. of Sraddle Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 52 & Il 64 over Br. of Sraddle Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 & Il 64 over Br. of Sraddle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.