US Bridges

Scenic Bluff RD over No Name Crk

Fair

Carroll County, Illinois · SW Corn SEC29 · Structure no. 008363400000000

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scenic Bluff RD over No Name Crk is a steel culvert carrying Scenic Bluff RD over No Name Crk in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesScenic Bluff RD
CrossesNo Name Crk
LocationSW Corn SEC29
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCarroll County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.03718, -90.07309
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Scenic Bluff RD over No Name Crk built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scenic Bluff RD over No Name Crk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Scenic Bluff RD over No Name Crk carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Scenic Bluff RD over No Name Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Scenic Bluff RD over No Name Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.