US Bridges

CH-21 over Creek

Good

Crawford County, Illinois · 2 MI NW Villas · Structure no. 017500400000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-21 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CH-21 over Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCH-21
CrossesCreek
Location2 MI NW Villas
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.90956, -87.79009
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CH-21 over Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-21 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 2023.

How much traffic does CH-21 over Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CH-21 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns CH-21 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.