US Bridges

Hillview/Eldred Ro over Dayton Hollow Creek

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Illinois · 3.5 S Eldred · Structure no. 031200200000000

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillview/Eldred Ro over Dayton Hollow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hillview/Eldred Ro over Dayton Hollow Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHillview/Eldred Ro
CrossesDayton Hollow Creek
Location3.5 S Eldred
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.23399, -90.55515
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillview/Eldred Ro over Dayton Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillview/Eldred Ro over Dayton Hollow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hillview/Eldred Ro over Dayton Hollow Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Hillview/Eldred Ro over Dayton Hollow Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Hillview/Eldred Ro over Dayton Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.