US Bridges

Oil Valley Shool R over Sand Creek

Good

Carroll County, Illinois · N Edge of Argo Fay · Structure no. 008401400000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oil Valley Shool R over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oil Valley Shool R over Sand Creek in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesOil Valley Shool R
CrossesSand Creek
LocationN Edge of Argo Fay
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.00704, -90.01591
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Oil Valley Shool R over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oil Valley Shool R over Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Oil Valley Shool R over Sand Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Oil Valley Shool R over Sand Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Oil Valley Shool R over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.