US Bridges

Hillview Eldred RD over Kcsrr Hurricane Creek

Fair

Greene County, Illinois · West Hillview Cl · Structure no. 031000600000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
512 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillview Eldred RD over Kcsrr Hurricane Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillview Eldred RD over Kcsrr Hurricane Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 512 ft (156.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHillview Eldred RD
CrossesKcsrr Hurricane Creek
LocationWest Hillview Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.45149, -90.54778
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length512 ft (156.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillview Eldred RD over Kcsrr Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Hillview Eldred RD over Kcsrr Hurricane 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hillview Eldred RD over Kcsrr Hurricane Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Hillview Eldred RD over Kcsrr Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 512 ft (156.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hillview Eldred RD over Kcsrr Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.