US Bridges

City Park Road over Carroll Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Illinois · 0.10 MI W Park Entrn · Structure no. 008610200000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Park Road over Carroll Creek is a steel culvert carrying City Park Road over Carroll Creek in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCity Park Road
CrossesCarroll Creek
Location0.10 MI W Park Entrn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCarroll County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.08353, -89.98813
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2010)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 City Park Road over Carroll Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Park Road over Carroll Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does City Park Road over Carroll Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is City Park Road over Carroll Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.8 m).

Who owns City Park Road over Carroll Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.