Scenic Bluff RD over Carroll Creek
PoorCarroll County, Illinois · 3.5 M W Mt Carroll · Structure no. 008363000000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scenic Bluff RD over Carroll Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scenic Bluff RD over Carroll Creek in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scenic Bluff RD over Carroll Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Scenic Bluff RD over Carroll Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Scenic Bluff RD over Carroll Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Scenic Bluff RD over Carroll Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Scenic Bluff RD over Carroll Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.