Cottonwood Road over White Oak Creek
GoodGallatin County, Illinois · Saline-Gallatin Cl · Structure no. 030312800000000
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood Road over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cottonwood Road over White Oak Creek in Gallatin County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottonwood Road over White Oak Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood Road over White Oak 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 April 2021.
How much traffic does Cottonwood Road over White Oak Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood Road over White Oak Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood Road over White Oak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.