Eagle Point RD over Elkhorn Creek
PoorCarroll County, Illinois · 2MI NE Milledgeville · Structure no. 008432000000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eagle Point RD over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eagle Point RD over Elkhorn Creek in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 3 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eagle Point RD over Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eagle Point RD over Elkhorn 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 2023.
How much traffic does Eagle Point RD over Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Eagle Point RD over Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Eagle Point RD over Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.