US Bridges

Ill 115 over Kelly Creek

Fair

Ford County, Illinois · 2.30 MI S of Ill 116 · Structure no. 027007300000000

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 115 over Kelly Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ill 115 over Kelly Creek in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 44 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 745 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 115
CrossesKelly Creek
Location2.30 MI S of Ill 116
RouteState Highway 115
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.84577, -88.20444
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2023)
Projected traffic745 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ill 115 over Kelly Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Ill 115 over Kelly 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ill 115 over Kelly Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ill 115 over Kelly Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 115 over Kelly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.