Ballard RD over Creek
GoodCook County, Illinois · 0.5 M E of US 12 · Structure no. 016142400000000
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ballard RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ballard RD over Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,525 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ballard RD over Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ballard RD over 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ballard RD over Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ballard RD over Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ballard RD over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.