US Bridges

E. Milledgeville R over Branch of Elkhorn CR

Good

Carroll County, Illinois · 3 MI E Milledgeville · Structure no. 008431800000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Milledgeville R over Branch of Elkhorn CR is a concrete culvert carrying E. Milledgeville R over Branch of Elkhorn CR in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesE. Milledgeville R
CrossesBranch of Elkhorn CR
Location3 MI E Milledgeville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.95936, -89.70894
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2021)
Projected traffic859 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 E. Milledgeville R over Branch of Elkhorn CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Milledgeville R over Branch of Elkhorn CR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does E. Milledgeville R over Branch of Elkhorn CR carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is E. Milledgeville R over Branch of Elkhorn CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns E. Milledgeville R over Branch of Elkhorn CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.